How far is Erie, PA from Mountainhome, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mountainhome, PA is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Mountainhome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Mountainhome.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
273.6 mi · 4 hr 58 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono
1165 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Pocono Boulevard
103 m · 10 sec · Pocono Boulevard
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Mountainhome.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
274 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Mountainhome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Mountainhome?
The road trip is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Erie and 178.1 miles from Mountainhome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.32 one way or $102.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Mountainhome.
Stop Ideas Near Bigler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bigler.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mountainhome. Straight-line distance: 257.11 mi (413.78 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountainhome
Census designated place
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.1737000, -75.2710200 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountainhome (-75.27102, 41.1737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $51.32 | $102.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.76 | $115.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $62.22 | $124.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $75.11 | $150.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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