How far is Lewisburg, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
267.05 mi
04h 04m
Flight
184.02 mi
296.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.02 mi
Kilometers
296.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.05 mi
Kilometers
429.78 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lewisburg
133.2 mi
02h 02m
To Erie
133.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 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 Lewisburg and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1335 ft · 39 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

    1667 ft · 57 sec · Saint Anthony Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westbranch Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Westbranch Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1824 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2138 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    189.8 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
190 mi · 71%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 25%
Westbranch Highway
5.33 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
River Road
0.75 mi
I 80 West
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

190 mi · 03h 24m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
184 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
02h 02m from Lewisburg
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Erie?

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Lewisburg and 133.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.49 one way or $76.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 184.02 mi (296.15 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.88447, 40.964593)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.67 L · about $38.49
Round trip
$76.98
18.84 gal · 71.34 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.49 $76.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.32 $86.65
Premium $4.95 $46.67 $93.33
Diesel $5.98 $56.33 $112.66

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 Lewisburg and Erie. The current time is 22:12:54.

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.