How far is Erie, PA from Palmer Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269 miles (432.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Palmer Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Palmer Heights.
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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
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Newburg Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Newburg Road
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Turn right onto Nazareth Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Nazareth Road
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Carolyn Street
528 ft · 28 sec · Carolyn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
2007 ft · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Palmer Heights.
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.
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 Palmer Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Palmer Heights?
The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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 181.4 miles from Erie and 181.9 miles from Palmer Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269 miles (432.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.3 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 $52.38 one way or $104.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Palmer Heights.
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 Palmer Heights. Straight-line distance: 268.99 mi (432.9 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer Heights
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,762 |
| Coordinates | 40.6873200, -75.2624000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer Heights (-75.2624, 40.68732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.96 | $117.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $76.66 | $153.33 |
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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