How far is Erie, PA from New Milford, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to New Milford, PA is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.91 mi
05h 40m
Flight
224.44 mi
361.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.44 mi
Kilometers
361.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.91 mi
Kilometers
461.73 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Erie
143.2 mi
02h 50m
To New Milford
143.7 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and New Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside

    1160 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 492

    1177 ft · 20 sec · State Route 492

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1637 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 87%
I 81 South
17.9 mi · 6%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.11 mi · 1%
Station Road
1.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

249 mi · 04h 51m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 50m from Erie
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to New Milford?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Erie and 143.7 miles from New Milford.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 224.44 mi (361.2 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
New Milford

#2 New Milford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population833
Coordinates41.8725800, -75.7271300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: New Milford (-75.72713, 41.87258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.32 L · about $41.35
Round trip
$82.70
20.24 gal · 76.64 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.35 $82.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.95 $50.13 $100.27
Diesel $5.98 $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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and New Milford. The current time is 10:51:43.

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.