How far is Laflin, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Laflin, PA to Erie, PA is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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
334.76 mi
05h 20m
Flight
228.22 mi
367.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.22 mi
Kilometers
367.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.76 mi
Kilometers
538.74 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Laflin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laflin
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laflin
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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Laflin
167 mi
02h 40m
To Erie
167.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1101 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Laflin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Laflin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto PA 315

    4 mi · 7 min · PA 315

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1868 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Cross Valley Expressway

    1545 ft · 29 sec · North Cross Valley Expressway

  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 Laflin 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
5 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 Cross Valley Expressway
19.2 mi · 6%
PA 315
3.96 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Laflin Road
1.05 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.5 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
02h 40m from Laflin
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laflin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 167 miles from Laflin and 167.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.26 one way or $96.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laflin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Laflin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 228.22 mi (367.29 km).

Laflin

#1 Laflin

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,435
Coordinates41.2889700, -75.8054700
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.805408, 41.289138)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.72 L · about $48.26
Round trip
$96.51
23.62 gal · 89.44 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.26 $96.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.31 $108.63
Premium $4.95 $58.51 $117.01
Diesel $5.98 $70.62 $141.25

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 Laflin and Erie. The current time is 23:34:07.

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.