How far is Pleasant Gap, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Pleasant Gap, PA to Erie, PA is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.59 mi
03h 27m
Flight
149.1 mi
239.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.1 mi
Kilometers
239.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.59 mi
Kilometers
350.18 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Gap
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Gap
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shippenville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pleasant Gap
108.5 mi
01h 43m
To Erie
109.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Gap and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Gap and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    10 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: DuBois

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Gap and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
141 mi · 65%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 31%
East College Avenue
6.32 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 5 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

141 mi · 02h 31m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shippenville
01h 43m from Pleasant Gap
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Gap and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Gap to Erie?

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Shippenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Pleasant Gap and 109.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.38 one way or $62.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Gap and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Shippenville

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

96 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Gap and Erie. Straight-line distance: 149.1 mi (239.96 km).

Pleasant Gap

#1 Pleasant Gap

Census designated place

Population2,879
Coordinates40.8681200, -77.7466700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.746724, 40.86794)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $31.38
Round trip
$62.76
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.38 $62.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.32 $70.64
Premium $4.95 $38.05 $76.09
Diesel $5.98 $45.93 $91.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Gap and Erie. The current time is 06:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.