How far is Glen Lyon, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Glen Lyon, PA to Erie, PA is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Lyon and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Lyon and Erie.
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Start on North Market Street
80 m · 13 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Continue on Lee Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Salem Boulevard
8.8 mi · 13 min · Salem Boulevard
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Continue on East Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
85 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto West Front Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Columbia Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Milton
1750 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
220.5 mi · 3 hr 57 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 Glen Lyon 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
220 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Glen Lyon and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Lyon to Erie?
The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Glen Lyon and 156.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 95 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Lyon and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake
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 Treasure Lake.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Lyon and Erie. Straight-line distance: 217.26 mi (349.64 km).
#1 Glen Lyon
Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 41.1750800, -76.0746500 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.68 | $101.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.59 | $109.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.90 | $131.80 |
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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