How far is Erie, PA from Muncy, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Muncy, PA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.51 mi
05h 01m
Flight
181.85 mi
292.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.51 mi
Kilometers
441.78 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muncy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Muncy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Reynoldsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
137.1 mi
02h 30m
To Muncy
137.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Muncy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Muncy.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    192.1 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1218 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Green Alley

    12 m · 3 sec · North Green Alley

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Green Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Muncy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
193 mi · 70%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 24%
I 180 West
10.4 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.92 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

192 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.6 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynoldsville
02h 30m from Erie
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Muncy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Muncy?

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reynoldsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Erie and 137.4 miles from Muncy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Muncy.

Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reynoldsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reynoldsville.

RAIL

Tyrone

72 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

77 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

85 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Muncy. Straight-line distance: 181.85 mi (292.66 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Muncy

#2 Muncy

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population2,406
Coordinates41.2056400, -76.7855200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Muncy (-76.78552, 41.20564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $39.59
Round trip
$79.19
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.59 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.56 $89.13
Premium $4.95 $48.00 $96.01
Diesel $5.98 $57.95 $115.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Muncy. The current time is 03:06:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.