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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.86 mi
06h 45m
Flight
263.37 mi
423.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.37 mi
Kilometers
423.85 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.86 mi
Kilometers
577.53 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Gap
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Wed, May 13, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Wind Gap
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
179.2 mi
03h 22m
To Wind Gap
179.6 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2138 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    743 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    15.1 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    81 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Route 115

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 115

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wind Gap

    690 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    26 m · 4 sec · East Center Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
264 mi · 74%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 19%
Old Route 115
5.98 mi · 2%
PA 115
2.84 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Broadway (Old Route 115)
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.5 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
03h 22m from Erie
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Wind Gap. Straight-line distance: 263.37 mi (423.85 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Wind Gap

#2 Wind Gap

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,732
Coordinates40.8481500, -75.2915700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Wind Gap (-75.29157, 40.84815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.93 L · about $51.73
Round trip
$103.46
25.32 gal · 95.86 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Wind Gap. The current time is 19:27:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.