How far is Plains, PA from Erie, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Plains and Erie is 226.26 miles (364.13 km).

Flight distance from Plains, PA to Erie, PA is 226.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Plains to Erie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Plains, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania is: 332.53 miles (535.16 km) by car.

Driving from Plains to Erie will take approximately 05 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Plains

Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population 9657
GPS Coordinates 41°16'31"N 75°51'1"W
Latitude 41.2753600
Longitude -75.8502000
Altitude 200
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Plains and Erie

The distance between Plains and Erie is 535 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 56 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 Plains and Erie. The current time is 05:25:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.42 liters (11.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plains and Erie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plains to Erie is $43.62 (diesel $55.94).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $43.62 $48.38 $52.12 $55.94

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plains and Erie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Plains 112.96 miles (182 km)

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Driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Plains 111.83 miles (180 km)

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Driving distance from Whitman, PA to Plains 117.81 miles (190 km)

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Driving distance from Abington, PA to Plains 107.74 miles (173 km)

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Driving distance from Allentown, PA to Plains 62.43 miles (100 km)

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Driving distance from Altoona, PA to Plains 175.53 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Plains 114.7 miles (185 km)

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Driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Plains 69.95 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Bristol, PA to Plains 120.64 miles (194 km)

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Driving distance from Croydon, PA to Plains 118.51 miles (191 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Plains 109.39 miles (176 km)

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Driving distance from Haverford, PA to Plains 104.08 miles (168 km)

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