How far is Erie, PA from Sunrise Lake, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Sunrise Lake, PA is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m 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
363.55 mi
07h 17m
Flight
269.93 mi
434.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.93 mi
Kilometers
434.41 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.55 mi
Kilometers
585.07 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunrise Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, Oct 16, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Sunrise Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 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
9:24 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
Nelson
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Erie
181.1 mi
03h 38m
To Sunrise Lake
182.4 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Sunrise Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Sunrise Lake.

  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

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

    1604 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto PA-739

    6.2 mi · 12 min · PA-739

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunrise Drive

    3255 ft · 2 min · Sunrise Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Sunrise Lake.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 69%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 15%
I 84 East
34.8 mi · 10%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
PA-739
6.18 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

249 mi · 04h 51m

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
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.7 mi
269.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
03h 38m from Erie
Leave By
9:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Sunrise Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Sunrise Lake?

The road trip is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Erie and 182.4 miles from Sunrise Lake.

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

The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.7 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 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 $57.27 one way or $114.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Sunrise Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Sunrise Lake. Straight-line distance: 269.93 mi (434.41 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunrise Lake

Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an elevation of 1,467 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3098100, -74.9665600
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Sunrise Lake (-74.96656, 41.30981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.83 gal
48.56 L · about $57.27
Round trip
$114.55
25.66 gal · 97.12 L
Estimated CO2
114 kg one way
Round trip: 228 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $57.27 $114.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $63.19 $126.38
Premium $5.31 $68.06 $136.13
Diesel $6.55 $84.04 $168.07

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

There is no time difference between Erie and Sunrise Lake. The current time is 17:43:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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