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

The driving distance from New Oxford, PA to Erie, PA is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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
336.47 mi
05h 37m
Flight
222.36 mi
357.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.36 mi
Kilometers
357.85 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.47 mi
Kilometers
541.49 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Oxford
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Oxford
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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From New Oxford
158.6 mi
02h 48m
To Erie
177.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
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 New Oxford and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Square

    611 ft · 27 sec · Center Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Lincoln Way West

    2588 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  3. 3

    Continue on York Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Continue on York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  21. 21

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Oxford 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 39%
I 79 North
106 mi · 31%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 6%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 4%
York Road
8.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

133 mi · 02h 25m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.1 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
02h 48m from New Oxford
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Oxford 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 New Oxford to Erie?

The road trip is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from New Oxford and 177.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.1 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.50 one way or $97.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

12 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Oxford and Erie. Straight-line distance: 222.36 mi (357.85 km).

New Oxford

#1 New Oxford

City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,808
Coordinates39.8637100, -77.0558100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: US 30 (-77.055795, 39.863543)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.87 gal
44.94 L · about $48.50
Round trip
$97.00
23.74 gal · 89.88 L
Estimated CO2
105.5 kg one way
Round trip: 211 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.50 $97.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.59 $109.18
Premium $4.95 $58.80 $117.61
Diesel $5.98 $70.98 $141.97

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 New Oxford and Erie. The current time is 11:01:15.

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.