How far is Erie, PA from White Deer, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to White Deer, PA is about 263 miles (423.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and White Deer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and White Deer.
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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
190.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
1248 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1285 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown
673 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
1637 ft · 40 sec · Old Route 15
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Turn left onto White Deer Pike
156 m · 11 sec · White Deer Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Deer Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and White Deer.
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
190 mi · 03h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near White Deer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to White Deer?
The road trip is about 263 miles (423.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.3 miles from Erie and 131.7 miles from White Deer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near White Deer.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and White Deer. Straight-line distance: 181.11 mi (291.47 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Deer
Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,571 |
| Coordinates | 41.0759200, -76.8746900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Deer (-76.87469, 41.07592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.68 | $85.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.49 | $110.99 |
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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