How far is Hazleton, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Erie, PA is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.51 mi
05h 04m
Flight
227.4 mi
365.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.4 mi
Kilometers
365.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.51 mi
Kilometers
509.37 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Hazleton
157.1 mi
02h 32m
To Erie
159.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  9. 9

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazleton 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 75%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 1%
Susquehanna Boulevard
2.31 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
West Broad Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.1 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 32m from Hazleton
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazleton and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 157.1 miles from Hazleton and 159.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.64 one way or $91.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazleton and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

69 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Erie. Straight-line distance: 227.4 mi (365.97 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $45.64
Round trip
$91.28
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.64 $91.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.37 $102.74
Premium $4.95 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.98 $66.80 $133.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Erie. The current time is 04:14:29.

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.