How far is King of Prussia, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Erie, PA is about 383 miles (616.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
382.99 mi
06h 10m
Flight
281.81 mi
453.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.81 mi
Kilometers
453.53 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.99 mi
Kilometers
616.36 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, May 13, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-05-13T06:20
Arrive Erie
Wed, May 13, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in King of Prussia
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From King of Prussia
191.1 mi
03h 05m
To Erie
191.9 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King of Prussia and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on PATP

    1707 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2039 ft · 48 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  30. 30

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 27%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 21%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 20%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 17%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 5%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.2 mi
281.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
03h 05m from King of Prussia
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia to Erie?

The road trip is about 383 miles (616.4 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from King of Prussia and 191.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.24 one way or $110.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around King of Prussia and Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King of Prussia and Erie. Straight-line distance: 281.81 mi (453.53 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.396061, 40.089276)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.16 L · about $55.24
Round trip
$110.49
27.04 gal · 102.32 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $55.24 $110.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.18 $124.36
Premium $4.95 $66.98 $133.96
Diesel $5.98 $80.85 $161.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between King of Prussia and Erie. The current time is 06:20:11.

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.