How far is Erie, PA from Pittston, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Pittston, PA is about 337 miles (542.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
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 northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Pittston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Pittston.
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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
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
584 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
809 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Street
123 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Township Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto William Street
1.1 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
935 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Pittston.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Pittston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Pittston?
The road trip is about 337 miles (542.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Erie and 168.8 miles from Pittston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 $48.58 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers near Pittston.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy
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 Mount Joy.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Pittston. Straight-line distance: 228.33 mi (367.46 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittston
City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.3259100, -75.7893600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittston (-75.78936, 41.32591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.58 | $97.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.68 | $109.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.10 | $142.20 |
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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