How far is Erie, PA from Oakmont, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Oakmont, PA is about 416.9 miles (670.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 27m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Oakmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Oakmont.
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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
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2272 ft · 1 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto West Eagle Road
2898 ft · 1 min · West Eagle Road
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Turn right onto West Darby Road
1243 ft · 40 sec · West Darby Road
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Continue on Darby Road
42 m · 10 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Darby Road
121 m · 11 sec · Darby Road
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Turn right
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Oakmont.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Oakmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Oakmont?
The road trip is about 416.9 miles (670.9 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?
Milesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.2 miles from Erie and 208.7 miles from Oakmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.4 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 $60.11 one way or $120.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Oakmont.
Stop Ideas Near Milesburg
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 Milesburg.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Oakmont. Straight-line distance: 289.5 mi (465.91 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakmont
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9870600, -75.3079600 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakmont (-75.30796, 39.98706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 671 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $60.11 | $120.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $67.65 | $135.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $72.87 | $145.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $87.97 | $175.93 |
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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