How far is Hartley, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hartley, PA to Erie, PA is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.01 mi
03h 40m
Flight
168.63 mi
271.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.01 mi
Kilometers
376.6 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartley
2026-04-18T06:18
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valencia
PA

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hartley
116.7 mi
01h 50m
To Erie
117.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartley and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartley and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on T446

    1487 ft · 1 min · T446

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Egolf Road

    2312 ft · 48 sec · Egolf Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1404 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bedford Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bedford Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Altoona

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    2552 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartley and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
117 mi · 50%
I 79 North
106 mi · 45%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
US 220 North
2.15 mi · 1%
Bedford Bypass
1.88 mi · 1%
Hartley Road
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

117 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valencia
01h 50m from Hartley
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartley to Erie?

The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Valencia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Hartley and 117.3 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hartley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Valencia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

56 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

65 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

80 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.38 km).

Hartley

#1 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartley Road (-78.452683, 40.02153)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.99 $75.98
Premium $4.95 $40.92 $81.84
Diesel $5.98 $49.39 $98.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartley and Erie. The current time is 06:18:39.

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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.