How far is Erie, PA from Old Forge, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Old Forge, PA is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Old Forge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Old Forge.
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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
240.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 11: Moosic
1264 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Scranton
839 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Birney Avenue
767 ft · 20 sec · Birney Avenue
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Continue on Birney Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Birney Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
824 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
872 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Moosic Road
136 m · 14 sec · Moosic Road
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Continue on Moosic Road
1 mi · 3 min · Moosic Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
37 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Old Forge.
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
240 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Old Forge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Old Forge?
The road trip is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from Erie and 170.9 miles from Old Forge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.2 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 $49.24 one way or $98.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Old Forge.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
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 Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Old Forge. Straight-line distance: 230.24 mi (370.54 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Forge
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,048 |
| Coordinates | 41.3711900, -75.7349100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Forge (-75.73491, 41.37119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $49.24 | $98.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.42 | $110.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.70 | $119.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.06 | $144.12 |
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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