How far is Erie, PA from Nesquehoning, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Nesquehoning, PA is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.12 mi
06h 08m
Flight
237.78 mi
382.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.78 mi
Kilometers
382.67 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.12 mi
Kilometers
529.66 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nesquehoning
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Nesquehoning
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Erie
164.4 mi
03h 04m
To Nesquehoning
164.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  12. 12

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 10 sec · Hudson Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Catawissa Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mermon Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · North Mermon Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mermon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 72%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 20%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 1%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 1%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

236 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.3 mi
237.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
03h 04m from Erie
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Nesquehoning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 164.4 miles from Erie and 164.8 miles from Nesquehoning.

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

The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Nesquehoning.

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymptonville, 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 Plymptonville.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Nesquehoning. Straight-line distance: 237.78 mi (382.67 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Nesquehoning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,240
Coordinates40.8645300, -75.8110300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Nesquehoning (-75.81103, 40.86453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.96 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
23.22 gal · 87.92 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.39 $106.79
Premium $4.95 $57.52 $115.03
Diesel $5.98 $69.43 $138.86

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 Nesquehoning. The current time is 22:43:34.

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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.