How far is Lansdale, PA from Erie, PA?
Here are the driving distances between Lansdale, PA and Erie, PA:
- Taking I-80 W, the most direct highway route, it is approximately 364 miles (586 km) from Lansdale to Erie. This drive takes around 5 hours 30 minutes in normal traffic.
- Driving on US-220 N through Williamsport and then getting on I-90 W is slightly longer at 377 miles (607 km). This way takes around 5 hours 45 minutes to drive.
- Taking more backroad routes on PA-611 N, US-6 W and PA-99 N adds even more distance, approximately 405 miles (652 km) and over 6 hours 30 minutes drive time.
- As the crow flies, the straight line distance between Lansdale and Erie is about 315 miles (507 km).
So in summary, the typical driving distance by highways between Lansdale and Erie is approximately 365-375 miles, equating to a 5 and a half hour drive under normal conditions. The shortest direct distance is about 315 miles as the crow flies. Backroads can add 30-40 extra miles.
Fastest route
The driving distance between Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Erie, Pennsylvania is 283 miles (453 kilometers). The drive time is about 5 hours and 3 minutes.
There are two main routes you can take to get from Lansdale to Erie:
- I-80 E: This is the fastest route, and it takes about 5 hours and 3 minutes. To get to I-80 E from Lansdale, you will need to head east on US-202 E. Once you are on I-80 E, you will follow the signs for Erie.
- US-6 W: This route is slightly longer, but it is more scenic. To get to US-6 W from Lansdale, you will need to head west on PA-202 W. Once you are on US-6 W, you will follow the signs for Erie.
If you want to meet halfway between Lansdale and Erie, Pennsylvania, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.022446 and -77.906746, or 41º 1' 20.8056" N, 77º 54' 24.2856" W. This location is 198.14 miles away from Lansdale and Erie and it would take approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansdale and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale and Erie.
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Start on South Broad Street
7 m · 8 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Welsh Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Welsh Road
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Turn left onto Forty Foot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Forty Foot Road
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Turn right onto Towamencin Avenue
2006 ft · 57 sec · Towamencin Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 476, PATP
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansdale and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lansdale 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 Lansdale to Erie?
The road trip is about 389.2 miles (626.4 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Lansdale and 191.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.6 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 $56.10 one way or $112.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lansdale and Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansdale and Erie. Straight-line distance: 281.61 mi (453.21 km).
#1 Lansdale
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 17,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.2415000, -75.2837900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $63.14 | $126.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $68.02 | $136.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $82.11 | $164.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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