How far is Erie, PA from Sunbury, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Sunbury, PA is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Sunbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Sunbury.
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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
192.1 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton
2968 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Northumberland
1687 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1709 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Duke Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Duke Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
853 ft · 33 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto King Street
535 ft · 13 sec · King Street
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Continue on Bridge Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
589 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
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Turn sharp left onto South 2nd Street
62 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Sunbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
192 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Sunbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Sunbury?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Reynoldsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Erie and 139.2 miles from Sunbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Sunbury.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsville
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 Reynoldsville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 191.44 mi (308.1 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunbury
City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.8625900, -76.7944100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunbury (-76.79441, 40.86259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.12 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.60 | $97.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.66 | $117.33 |
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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