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

The driving distance from North Heidelberg, PA to Erie, PA is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.76 mi
05h 40m
Flight
237.56 mi
382.31 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Heidelberg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.56 mi
Kilometers
382.31 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.76 mi
Kilometers
553.23 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Heidelberg
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Heidelberg
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 North Heidelberg
169.4 mi
02h 50m
To Erie
174.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charming Forge Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Charming Forge Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Heidelberg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Heidelberg Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bernville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bernville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bernville Road

    15.6 mi · 24 min · Bernville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Sillyman Street

    2836 ft · 54 sec · South Sillyman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    84 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Heidelberg 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 59%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
Bernville Road
18.2 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 3%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.1 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 50m from North Heidelberg
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Heidelberg and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 169.4 miles from North Heidelberg and 174.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.56 one way or $99.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Heidelberg and Chance Rain Showers 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 North Heidelberg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 237.56 mi (382.31 km).

North Heidelberg

#1 North Heidelberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,259
Coordinates40.3959300, -76.1341100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Charming Forge Road (-76.134222, 40.396343)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.92 L · about $49.56
Round trip
$99.13
24.26 gal · 91.84 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.56 $99.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.79 $111.57
Premium $4.95 $60.09 $120.18
Diesel $5.98 $72.54 $145.07

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 Heidelberg and Erie. The current time is 12:27:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.