How far is Hawley, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hawley, PA to Erie, PA is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
335.2 mi
05h 42m
Flight
256.49 mi
412.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.49 mi
Kilometers
412.78 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.2 mi
Kilometers
539.45 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hawley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawley
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hawley
165.8 mi
02h 51m
To Erie
169.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    75 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Keystone Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Keystone Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2166 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    1057 ft · 36 sec · Hudson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Texas Palmyra Highway

    6.9 mi · 14 min · Texas Palmyra Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grandview Avenue

    2423 ft · 1 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Willow Avenue

    3069 ft · 2 min · Willow Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    1 km · 2 min · Church Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Elm Place

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Place

  12. 12

    Continue on Bethany Tpk

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethany Tpk

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wayne Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethany Tpk

    11.7 mi · 21 min · Bethany Tpk

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Great Bend Tpk

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Great Bend Tpk

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 371

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 371

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 374

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 374

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Newburg Turnpike

    5 mi · 11 min · Old Newburg Turnpike

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Newburg Turnpike

    2975 ft · 1 min · Old Newburg Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 92

    32 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Great Bend Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Great Bend Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 547

    970 ft · 19 sec · State Route 547

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 848

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 848

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  29. 29

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  39. 39

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 42%
I 86
100 mi · 30%
State Route 848
28.9 mi · 9%
Bethany Tpk
12.9 mi · 4%
Texas Palmyra Highway
6.89 mi · 2%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
256.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
02h 51m from Hawley
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hawley and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Hawley and 169.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hawley and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 256.49 mi (412.78 km).

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#1 Hawley

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.4759200, -75.1821200
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Avenue (-75.181697, 41.476064)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.77 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.67
23.66 gal · 89.54 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.34 $96.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.41 $108.81
Premium $4.95 $58.61 $117.21
Diesel $5.98 $70.74 $141.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawley and Erie. The current time is 01:02:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.