How far is Erie, PA from Richland, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Richland, PA is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Richland.
-
1
Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
-
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
-
10
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
-
11
Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
-
12
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
-
13
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
-
14
Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
-
15
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
-
16
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
-
17
Continue on Sunbury Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
-
18
Take the exit right
1148 ft · 28 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine
1138 ft · 30 sec
-
21
Turn right onto Molleystown Road
2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road
-
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road
-
23
Continue on North Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street
-
24
Turn left onto East Wood Street
1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street
-
25
Continue on Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
-
26
Turn right onto Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
-
27
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
-
28
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
-
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
-
30
Continue on North College Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North College Street
-
31
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
-
32
Turn right onto Millardsville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Millardsville Road
-
33
Continue on Chestnut Street
2806 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
-
34
Continue on West Main Street
863 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
-
35
Turn left onto North Race Street
25 m · 6 sec · North Race Street
-
36
Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
-
37
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Richland.
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
204 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Richland?
The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Erie and 171.5 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.4 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 $53.84 one way or $107.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
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 Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Richland. Straight-line distance: 233.37 mi (375.58 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
Located in Lebanon County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 492 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592600, -76.2582800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-76.25828, 40.35926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $53.84 | $107.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $59.40 | $118.79 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $63.98 | $127.96 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $78.99 | $157.99 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026