How far is Lake Wynonah, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Lake Wynonah, PA to Erie, PA is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.19 mi
05h 29m
Flight
229.14 mi
368.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.14 mi
Kilometers
368.77 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.19 mi
Kilometers
518.52 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Wynonah
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wynonah
2026-04-29T18:33
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wynonah
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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Lake Wynonah
161.6 mi
02h 44m
To Erie
160.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 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 Lake Wynonah and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wynonah and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Running Deer Drive

    50 m · 12 sec · Running Deer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wynonah Drive

    1756 ft · 1 min · Wynonah Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tom-Tom Drive

    774 ft · 39 sec · Tom-Tom Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Berne Drive

    2 mi · 8 min · Berne Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Berne Street

    3022 ft · 2 min · South Berne Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    1514 ft · 33 sec · West Columbia Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parkway

    823 ft · 22 sec · Parkway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1273 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dock Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Avenue

    1406 ft · 18 sec · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  31. 31

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wynonah 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 63%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Continental Boulevard
3.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 39m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
02h 44m from Lake Wynonah
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Lake Wynonah 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 Lake Wynonah to Erie?

The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Lake Wynonah and 160.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wynonah and Erie. Straight-line distance: 229.14 mi (368.77 km).

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#1 Lake Wynonah

Census designated place

Population2,640
Coordinates40.5992600, -76.1638300
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Running Deer Drive (-76.163976, 40.599149)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.04 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.92
22.74 gal · 86.08 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.46 $92.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.29 $104.58
Premium $4.95 $56.33 $112.65
Diesel $5.98 $67.99 $135.99

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wynonah and Erie. The current time is 18:33:59.

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.