How far is Freeland, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Freeland, PA to Erie, PA is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeland and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland and Erie.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centre Street
56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2218 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on East Butler Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Butler Drive
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Turn straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hunter Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Hunter Highway
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Continue on North Hunter Highway
41 m · 2 sec · North Hunter Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
242.4 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland and Erie.
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
242 mi · 04h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Freeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeland to Erie?
The road trip is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159 miles from Freeland and 159.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Freeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 229.68 mi (369.64 km).
#1 Freeland
Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.0167500, -75.8971400 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $45.97 | $91.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.73 | $111.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.28 | $134.55 |
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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