How far is Huntingdon, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Huntingdon, PA to Erie, PA is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
222.97 mi
03h 43m
Flight
156.53 mi
251.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.53 mi
Kilometers
251.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.97 mi
Kilometers
358.84 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Huntingdon
Thu, Apr 30, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingdon
2026-04-29T21:21
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingdon
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
Clarion
PA

City in Iowa

From Huntingdon
111 mi
01h 51m
To Erie
112 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    53 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    2322 ft · 43 sec · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Road

    121 m · 7 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Birmingham Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle

    3168 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I-99 Access

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access

  12. 12

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 46%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 30%
Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 6%
Birmingham Pike
12.2 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
8.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.4 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarion
01h 51m from Huntingdon
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Huntingdon and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Clarion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Huntingdon and 112 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Huntingdon and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Clarion

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

99 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

100 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

102 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingdon and Erie. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).

Huntingdon

#1 Huntingdon

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,879
Coordinates40.4848000, -78.0102800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-78.010382, 40.484834)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.78 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.31
15.74 gal · 59.56 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.16 $64.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.19 $72.39
Premium $4.95 $38.99 $77.98
Diesel $5.98 $47.06 $94.13

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntingdon and Erie. The current time is 21:21:17.

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.