How far is Newmanstown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Newmanstown, PA to Erie, PA is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
338.21 mi
05h 39m
Flight
235.73 mi
379.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.73 mi
Kilometers
379.37 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.21 mi
Kilometers
544.29 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Mon, May 25, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Newmanstown
Mon, May 25, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newmanstown
2026-05-24T22:56
Arrive Erie
Mon, May 25, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newmanstown
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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Newmanstown
170.1 mi
02h 50m
To Erie
168.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cardinal Alley

    47 m · 18 sec · Cardinal Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sheridan Road

    156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newmanstown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1542 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West High Street

    653 ft · 15 sec · West High Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Four Point Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Four Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    84 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Locust Gap Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonial Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Colonial Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  27. 27

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newmanstown 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 60%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Locust Gap Highway
6.52 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
6.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 39m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.5 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 50m from Newmanstown
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Newmanstown and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Newmanstown and 168.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.5 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Newmanstown and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newmanstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 235.73 mi (379.37 km).

Newmanstown

#1 Newmanstown

Census designated place

Population2,478
Coordinates40.3495400, -76.2132800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Cardinal Alley (-76.213334, 40.349618)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.18 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.57
23.88 gal · 90.36 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.79 $97.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.91 $109.82
Premium $4.95 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $5.98 $71.40 $142.80

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 Newmanstown and Erie. The current time is 22:56:13.

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.