How far is Erie, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Newtown, PA is about 412 miles (663 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
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
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
50.4 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on Main Street North
1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Durham Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2459 ft · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
2448 ft · 59 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
137 m · 9 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Newtown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and 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 412 miles (663 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Erie and 206.6 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.9 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 $64.91 one way or $129.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 298.1 mi (479.75 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
Situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, this locale is established within Bucks County at a general elevation of approximately 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2292800, -74.9368300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-74.93683, 40.22928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $4.46 | $64.91 | $129.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $71.61 | $143.22 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $77.13 | $154.27 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $95.24 | $190.47 |
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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