How far is Erie, PA from New Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to New Columbia, PA is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of 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 New Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and New Columbia.
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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
190.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
1248 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg
2087 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1896 ft · 29 sec · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Columbia
803 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto New Columbia Road
1566 ft · 45 sec · New Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
23 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and New Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
190 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to New Columbia?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Erie and 131.2 miles from New Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and New Columbia. Straight-line distance: 182.5 mi (293.71 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Columbia
Situated in eastern Union County at an elevation of 469 feet, this unincorporated community sits along the West Branch Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0409200, -76.8669100 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Columbia (-76.86691, 41.04092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $41.25 | $82.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $45.51 | $91.01 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $49.02 | $98.04 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $60.52 | $121.04 |
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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