How far is Erie, PA from Old Orchard, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Old Orchard, PA is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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 07h 07m.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Old Orchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Old Orchard.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
15.1 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
81 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Route 115
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Take the ramp left
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freemansburg Avenue
1846 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Freemansburg Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · Old Orchard Drive
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Turn left onto Baldwin Drive
146 m · 26 sec · Baldwin Drive
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Turn left onto York Place
25 m · 4 sec · York Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · York Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Old Orchard.
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
264 mi · 04h 46m
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 Sunny near Old Orchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Old Orchard?
The road trip is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.5 miles from Erie and 188 miles from Old Orchard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.7 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 $54.14 one way or $108.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Old Orchard.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Old Orchard. Straight-line distance: 269.82 mi (434.23 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 Orchard
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.6578800, -75.2621200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Orchard (-75.26212, 40.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $54.14 | $108.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $65.64 | $131.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $79.24 | $158.47 |
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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