How far is Erie, PA from Red Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Red Hill, PA is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.09 mi
05h 55m
Flight
205.87 mi
331.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.87 mi
Kilometers
331.32 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.09 mi
Kilometers
460.42 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Erie
142.9 mi
02h 57m
To Red Hill
143.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Red Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Red Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    205.1 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre

    1562 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  19. 19

    Turn left

    66 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dark Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dark Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kersteen Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Kersteen Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kersteen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Red Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
205 mi · 72%
US 220
17.6 mi · 6%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 5%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
Bernice Road
4.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

205 mi · 03h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.2 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 57m from Erie
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Red Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Red Hill?

The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Erie and 143.2 miles from Red Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Red Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Genesee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Genesee.

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 205.87 mi (331.32 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Red Hill

#2 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,357
Coordinates41.2575800, -76.2688200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Red Hill (-76.26882, 41.25758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.21 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
20.18 gal · 76.42 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.40 $92.81
Premium $4.95 $49.99 $99.97
Diesel $5.98 $60.34 $120.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Red Hill. The current time is 05:39:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.