How far is Pen Argyl, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Pen Argyl, PA to Erie, PA is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pen Argyl and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pen Argyl and Erie.
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Start on East Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
1127 ft · 35 sec · North Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Alpha Road
2328 ft · 1 min · Alpha Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway (Old Route 115)
1915 ft · 32 sec · Broadway (Old Route 115)
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
2157 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
282.4 mi · 5 hr 9 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pen Argyl and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
282 mi · 05h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pen Argyl and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pen Argyl to Erie?
The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Pen Argyl and 183.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.79 one way or $105.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pen Argyl and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pen Argyl and Erie. Straight-line distance: 264.65 mi (425.91 km).
#1 Pen Argyl
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.8687100, -75.2549000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $52.79 | $105.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.42 | $118.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.01 | $128.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $77.26 | $154.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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