How far is New Bloomfield, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from New Bloomfield, PA to Erie, PA is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
278.88 mi
04h 37m
Flight
191.31 mi
307.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.31 mi
Kilometers
307.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.88 mi
Kilometers
448.82 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in New Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Bloomfield
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Bloomfield
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
Reynoldsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New Bloomfield
138.4 mi
02h 18m
To Erie
140.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bloomfield and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2127 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Keystone Way

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Keystone Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1281 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1995 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Juniata Parkway West

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Juniata Parkway West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West, US 322 West

    1439 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  23. 23

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 37%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 24%
US 22 West
49.7 mi · 18%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 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

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.6 mi
191.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynoldsville
02h 18m from New Bloomfield
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Bloomfield to Erie?

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Reynoldsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from New Bloomfield and 140.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

77 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

85 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Bloomfield and Erie. Straight-line distance: 191.31 mi (307.88 km).

New Bloomfield

#1 New Bloomfield

Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,080
Coordinates40.4198100, -77.1863700
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.186497, 40.420008)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $40.21
Round trip
$80.41
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.21 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.25 $90.51
Premium $4.95 $48.75 $97.49
Diesel $5.98 $58.84 $117.69

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 New Bloomfield and Erie. The current time is 23:00:01.

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.