How far is Erie, PA from Willow Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Willow Grove, PA is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 14m 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
414.49 mi
07h 37m
Flight
292.65 mi
470.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.65 mi
Kilometers
470.97 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.49 mi
Kilometers
667.05 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
8:46 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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
207 mi
03h 48m
To Willow Grove
207.5 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Willow Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Willow Grove.

  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

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Willow Grove.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 18%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9.06 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi
Easton Road
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.8 mi
292.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
03h 48m from Erie
Leave By
8:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Willow Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Willow Grove?

The road trip is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207 miles from Erie and 207.5 miles from Willow Grove.

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

The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.8 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 $59.78 one way or $119.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Willow Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Willow Grove. Straight-line distance: 292.65 mi (470.97 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Willow Grove

#2 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Willow Grove (-75.11573, 40.144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.63 gal
55.37 L · about $59.78
Round trip
$119.56
29.26 gal · 110.74 L
Estimated CO2
130 kg one way
Round trip: 260 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $59.78 $119.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $67.28 $134.57
Premium $4.95 $72.48 $144.95
Diesel $5.98 $87.49 $174.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Willow Grove. The current time is 10:54:58.

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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.