How far is Harveys Lake, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Harveys Lake, PA to Erie, PA is about 297.6 miles (479 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harveys Lake and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harveys Lake and Erie.
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Start on the route
94 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
985 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Kunkle-Alderson Road
557 ft · 15 sec · Kunkle-Alderson Road
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Continue on Kunkle Road
727 ft · 20 sec · Kunkle Road
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Continue on Lakeside Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive
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Turn right onto Queen of Peace Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Queen of Peace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tulip Road
65 m · 6 sec · Tulip Road
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Turn slight left onto Spruce Tree Road
2765 ft · 1 min · Spruce Tree Road
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Turn left onto Route 29 Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Route 29 Highway
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Turn right onto Mooretown Road
3 mi · 7 min · Mooretown Road
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Continue on Mooretown Road
2544 ft · 1 min · Mooretown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mooretown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Mooretown Road
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Turn straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118
23.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 118
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
191.5 mi · 3 hr 26 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 Harveys Lake and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
192 mi · 03h 26m
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 Harveys Lake and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harveys Lake to Erie?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (479 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 159.9 miles from Harveys Lake and 137.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harveys Lake and 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 Harveys Lake and Erie. Straight-line distance: 215.51 mi (346.83 km).
#1 Harveys Lake
Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.3834100, -76.0246500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $42.90 | $85.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.02 | $104.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.79 | $125.58 |
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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