How far is Philadelphia, PA from Erie, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and Erie is 297.24 miles (478.36 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Erie, PA is 297.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Philadelphia to Erie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania is: 401.53 miles (646.2 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to Erie will take approximately 06 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. Erie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie Art Museum.
| Population | 95077 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'45"N 80°5'6"W |
| Latitude | 42.1292200 |
| Longitude | -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Erie: State Street (-80.085094,42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time Between Philadelphia and Erie
The distance between Philadelphia and Erie is 646 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Erie. The current time is 15:47:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.63 liters (14.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and Erie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to Erie is $52.67 (diesel $67.54).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $52.67 | $58.42 | $62.94 | $67.54 |
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The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia and Erie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
