How far is North Catasauqua, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from North Catasauqua, PA to Erie, PA is about 358.3 miles (576.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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
358.32 mi
06h 00m
Flight
259.49 mi
417.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.49 mi
Kilometers
417.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.32 mi
Kilometers
576.66 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in North Catasauqua
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Catasauqua
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Catasauqua
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From North Catasauqua
177.8 mi
03h 00m
To Erie
180.4 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Catasauqua and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1086 ft · 35 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cypress Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Eugene Street

    856 ft · 17 sec · Eugene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MacArthur Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  31. 31

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  36. 36

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Catasauqua 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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 66%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
MacArthur Road
9.85 mi · 3%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 2%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
East Broad Street
3.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

236 mi · 04h 14m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.8 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
03h 00m from North Catasauqua
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Catasauqua and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Catasauqua to Erie?

The road trip is about 358.3 miles (576.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from North Catasauqua and 180.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.8 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 $51.65 one way or $103.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Catasauqua and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Catasauqua and Erie. Straight-line distance: 259.49 mi (417.61 km).

North Catasauqua

#1 North Catasauqua

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,825
Coordinates40.6598200, -75.4768500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-75.476838, 40.65983)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.86 L · about $51.65
Round trip
$103.29
25.28 gal · 95.72 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.65 $103.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.13 $116.26
Premium $4.95 $62.62 $125.24
Diesel $5.98 $75.59 $151.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Catasauqua and Erie. The current time is 20:27:56.

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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.