How far is Erie, PA from Roaring Brook, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Roaring Brook, PA is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.23 mi
06h 09m
Flight
213.25 mi
343.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.25 mi
Kilometers
343.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.23 mi
Kilometers
513.75 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roaring Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Roaring Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Erie
159.4 mi
03h 04m
To Roaring Brook
159.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Roaring Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Roaring Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    221.2 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: Berwick

    1391 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Front Street

    4 mi · 10 min · West Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Salem Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Salem Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakdale Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prichards Road

    1405 ft · 38 sec · Prichards Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Prichards Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Prichards Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prichards Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Roaring Brook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
221 mi · 69%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 21%
Salem Boulevard
8.81 mi · 3%
South Main Street
6.31 mi · 2%
West Front Street
4.02 mi · 1%
Main Road
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

221 mi · 03h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
03h 04m from Erie
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roaring Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Roaring Brook?

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 159.4 miles from Erie and 159.8 miles from Roaring Brook.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roaring Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymptonville, 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 Plymptonville.

RAIL

Tyrone

45 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Roaring Brook. Straight-line distance: 213.25 mi (343.2 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Roaring Brook

#2 Roaring Brook

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,996
Coordinates41.2564700, -76.1199300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Roaring Brook (-76.11993, 41.25647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.64 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
22.52 gal · 85.28 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.78 $103.57
Premium $4.95 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.98 $67.33 $134.67

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 Roaring Brook. The current time is 23:37:39.

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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.