How far is Freemansburg, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Freemansburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freemansburg and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg and Erie.
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Start on Garfield Street
1063 ft · 52 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
2955 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bath Pike
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Continue on Beth Bath Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beth Bath Pike
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Continue on Bath Pike
1517 ft · 29 sec · Bath Pike
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Continue on Beth-Bath Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beth-Bath Pike
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2770 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Boulevard
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Continue on Pheasant Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pheasant Drive
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Continue on Lehigh Drive
14.5 mi · 22 min · Lehigh Drive
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Drive
160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
236.1 mi · 4 hr 14 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 Freemansburg 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
236 mi · 04h 14m
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 Freemansburg and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freemansburg to Erie?
The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Freemansburg and 201.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.4 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 $55.24 one way or $110.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Freemansburg and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freemansburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 266.7 mi (429.21 km).
#1 Freemansburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 40.6264900, -75.3457400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $55.24 | $110.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $62.18 | $124.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $66.98 | $133.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $80.85 | $161.70 |
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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