How far is Mifflinburg, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflinburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 261 miles (420.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
261.01 mi
04h 15m
Flight
178.01 mi
286.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.01 mi
Kilometers
286.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.01 mi
Kilometers
420.06 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Mon, May 25, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Mifflinburg
Mon, May 25, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflinburg
2026-05-25T12:11
Arrive Erie
Mon, May 25, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflinburg
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 Mifflinburg
128.1 mi
02h 07m
To Erie
132.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Penns Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Penns Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Aaron Square

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Aaron Square

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penns Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Penns Valley Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Penns Valley Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Harrison Road

    2762 ft · 1 min · South Harrison Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: DuBois

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflinburg 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
141 mi · 54%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 25%
Penns Valley Road
15.3 mi · 6%
Old Turnpike Road
10.8 mi · 4%
East College Avenue
5.73 mi · 2%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
3.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

141 mi · 02h 31m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
02h 07m from Mifflinburg
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mifflinburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261 miles (420.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 128.1 miles from Mifflinburg and 132.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mifflinburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Mifflinburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 178.01 mi (286.48 km).

Mifflinburg

#1 Mifflinburg

Borough in southern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,445
Coordinates40.9175800, -77.0477500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-77.047772, 40.917606)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.86 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.26
18.42 gal · 69.72 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.63 $75.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.36 $84.71
Premium $4.95 $45.63 $91.25
Diesel $5.98 $55.08 $110.15

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflinburg and Erie. The current time is 12:11:26.

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.