How far is Erie, PA from Nanticoke, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Nanticoke, PA is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Nanticoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Nanticoke.
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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
240.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola
971 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Church Road
2277 ft · 59 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Church Road
2693 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Nuangola Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nuangola Road
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Continue on Alden Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alden Mountain Road
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Continue on Robert Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Robert Street
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Continue on River Road
803 ft · 20 sec · River Road
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Continue on Old Newport Street
143 m · 12 sec · Old Newport Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
19 m · 2 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Nanticoke.
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
240 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Nanticoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Nanticoke?
The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Erie and 163.2 miles from Nanticoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 $47.03 one way or $94.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Nanticoke.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Nanticoke. Straight-line distance: 220.03 mi (354.1 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nanticoke
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.2053600, -76.0049200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nanticoke (-76.00492, 41.20536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.93 | $105.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.83 | $137.66 |
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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