How far is Erie, PA from Wind Gap, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Wind Gap, PA is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Wind Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Wind Gap.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
15.1 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
81 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Route 115
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115
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Take the ramp left
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wind Gap
690 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)
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Turn left onto East Center Street
26 m · 4 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Wind Gap.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
264 mi · 04h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Wind Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Wind Gap?
The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.2 miles from Erie and 179.6 miles from Wind Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 $51.73 one way or $103.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Wind Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Bigler
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 Bigler.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Wind Gap. Straight-line distance: 263.37 mi (423.85 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wind Gap
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 40.8481500, -75.2915700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wind Gap (-75.29157, 40.84815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $51.73 | $103.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.22 | $116.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $75.71 | $151.41 |
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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