How far is Erie, PA from Newton, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Newton, PA is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.56 mi
06h 01m
Flight
225.09 mi
362.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.09 mi
Kilometers
362.25 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.56 mi
Kilometers
525.55 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 5, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Tue, May 5, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-04T21:03
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 5, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 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
163 mi
03h 00m
To Newton
163.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre

    3253 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    629 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 2 min · Blackman Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hazle Street

    1646 ft · 44 sec · Hazle Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Solomon Street

    73 m · 15 sec · Solomon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cummiskey Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Cummiskey Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cummiskey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 74%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 20%
I 81 North
14.3 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
PA 309 south
0.74 mi
Blackman Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.5 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
03h 00m from Erie
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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 163 miles from Erie and 163.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 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 $47.07 one way or $94.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Newton. Straight-line distance: 225.09 mi (362.25 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Newton

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,833
Coordinates41.2225800, -75.8952000
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Newton (-75.8952, 41.22258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
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.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.62 L · about $47.07
Round trip
$94.14
23.04 gal · 87.24 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.07 $94.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.98 $105.96
Premium $4.95 $57.07 $114.14
Diesel $5.98 $68.89 $137.78

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Newton. The current time is 21:03:08.

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.