How far is Hilldale, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hilldale, PA to Erie, PA is about 334 miles (537.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.97 mi
05h 19m
Flight
226.68 mi
364.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.68 mi
Kilometers
364.8 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.97 mi
Kilometers
537.48 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 PM EST
Return by in Hilldale
Sun, Nov 8, 3:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilldale
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilldale
9:00 PM EST
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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Hilldale
166.3 mi
02h 39m
To Erie
167.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chamberlain Street

    39 m · 9 sec · Chamberlain Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1890 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Courtright Street

    1071 ft · 52 sec · Courtright Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2236 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilldale 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 72%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
North River Street
23 mi · 7%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.3 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
02h 39m from Hilldale
Leave By
6:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hilldale and Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334 miles (537.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Hilldale and 167.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.67 one way or $103.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hilldale and Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

60 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

73 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilldale and Erie. Straight-line distance: 226.68 mi (364.8 km).

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#1 Hilldale

Situated within the historic Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place in Luzerne County lies near the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River at an elevation of approximately 597 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.2892500, -75.8363100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Chamberlain Street (-75.836238, 41.289302)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.78 gal
44.61 L · about $51.67
Round trip
$103.33
23.56 gal · 89.22 L
Estimated CO2
104.7 kg one way
Round trip: 209.4 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $51.67 $103.33
Mid-grade $4.81 $56.70 $113.39
Premium $5.26 $61.95 $123.90
Diesel $6.57 $77.43 $154.86

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilldale and Erie. The current time is 16:25:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.