How far is Erie, PA from Oakdale, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Oakdale, PA is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Oakdale.
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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
236.3 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
607 ft · 14 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
771 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on West 15th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Street
1868 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Fishers Hill Avenue
2864 ft · 1 min · Fishers Hill Avenue
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Turn right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Swaab Court
51 m · 14 sec · Swaab Court
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Turn right onto Pierce Court
81 m · 15 sec · Pierce Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierce Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Oakdale.
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
236 mi · 04h 14m
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 Cloudy near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Erie and 159.9 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.22 one way or $100.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 229.18 mi (368.83 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this small settlement rests at a relatively high elevation of 1624 feet atop the rugged terrain characterizing the region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9920300, -75.9202000 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-75.9202, 40.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $55.41 | $110.81 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $59.68 | $119.36 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $73.69 | $147.38 |
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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