How far is Erie, PA from Plains, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Plains, PA is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Plains.
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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
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre
3253 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
629 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Continue on Spring Street
1267 ft · 36 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
724 ft · 39 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
132 m · 17 sec · Scott Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
71 m · 7 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn slight left onto Butler Street
2556 ft · 1 min · Butler Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Courtright Avenue
934 ft · 22 sec · Courtright Avenue
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Turn right onto North River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North River Street
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Turn slight right onto Maffett Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Maffett Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
531 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carey Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Carey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Carey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Plains.
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 Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Plains?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.1 miles from Erie and 165.5 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.4 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 $47.68 one way or $95.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Plains. Straight-line distance: 226.26 mi (364.13 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plains
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.2753600, -75.8502000 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-75.8502, 41.27536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $47.68 | $95.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $69.79 | $139.57 |
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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