How far is Erie, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Newtown, PA is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Newtown.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
33.7 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby
1567 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Kirby Road
57 m · 4 sec · Kirby Road
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Continue on Kirby Fort Road
612 ft · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road
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Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kirby Road
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Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road
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Turn right onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bobtown Road
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Turn right onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Newtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Newtown?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Erie and 94.8 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 164.01 mi (263.95 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.77 | $61.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.01 | $80.01 |
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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