How far is Levittown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Levittown, PA to Erie, PA is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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
417.5 mi
06h 47m
Flight
305.55 mi
491.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.55 mi
Kilometers
491.73 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.5 mi
Kilometers
671.9 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Levittown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levittown
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 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
10:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Levittown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Levittown
214.6 mi
03h 23m
To Erie
202.9 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Parkway

    29 m · 8 sec · Mill Creek Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Levittown Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Levittown Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristol Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    3203 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Levittown 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 18%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.4 mi · 6%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112 mi
305.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 23m from Levittown
Leave By
10:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Levittown and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 417.5 miles (671.9 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.6 miles from Levittown and 202.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 112 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 $60.19 one way or $120.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Levittown and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Levittown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 305.55 mi (491.73 km).

Levittown

#1 Levittown

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population52,983
Coordinates40.1551100, -74.8287700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Creek Parkway (-74.828914, 40.155222)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.73 gal
55.77 L · about $60.19
Round trip
$120.37
29.46 gal · 111.54 L
Estimated CO2
130.9 kg one way
Round trip: 261.8 kg / 577 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $60.19 $120.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $67.74 $135.49
Premium $4.95 $72.97 $145.94
Diesel $5.98 $88.09 $176.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Levittown and Erie. The current time is 01:54:28.

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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.