How far is Morgan, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Morgan, PA to Erie, PA is about 391.5 miles (630.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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
391.52 mi
06h 36m
Flight
289.24 mi
465.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.24 mi
Kilometers
465.48 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.52 mi
Kilometers
630.09 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-17T10:06
Arrive Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
10:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Morgan
195 mi
03h 18m
To Erie
196.5 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    3189 ft · 1 min · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Pennell Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pennell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Pennell Road

    1951 ft · 41 sec · North Pennell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Middletown Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  37. 37

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 26%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 19%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 16%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 4%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.3 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
03h 18m from Morgan
Leave By
10:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgan and 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 Morgan to Erie?

The road trip is about 391.5 miles (630.1 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195 miles from Morgan and 196.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.3 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 $56.47 one way or $112.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Morgan and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Erie. Straight-line distance: 289.24 mi (465.48 km).

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#1 Morgan

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,319
Coordinates39.8653900, -75.4179700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.418113, 39.865632)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.82 gal
52.3 L · about $56.47
Round trip
$112.94
27.64 gal · 104.6 L
Estimated CO2
122.8 kg one way
Round trip: 245.6 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $56.47 $112.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $63.56 $127.12
Premium $4.95 $68.46 $136.93
Diesel $5.98 $82.64 $165.29

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Erie. The current time is 10:06:00.

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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.