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

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, PA to Erie, PA is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
322.93 mi
05h 25m
Flight
226.22 mi
364.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.22 mi
Kilometers
364.06 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.93 mi
Kilometers
519.7 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill
169.7 mi
02h 42m
To Erie
153.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 18th Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South 18th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    769 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    2701 ft · 59 sec · South 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lehman Street

    2405 ft · 50 sec · Lehman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    2802 ft · 1 min · North 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ebenezer Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ebenezer Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    96 m · 6 sec · Fisher Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 901

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunbury Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 63%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
Fisher Avenue
25.6 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Ebenezer Road
7.78 mi · 2%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.7 mi
226.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 42m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 169.7 miles from Pleasant Hill and 153.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.7 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.89 one way or $101.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny 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 Pleasant Hill and Erie. Straight-line distance: 226.22 mi (364.06 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.

Population0
Coordinates40.3362000, -76.4416300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South 18th Street (-76.441818, 40.336183)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.14 L · about $50.89
Round trip
$101.78
22.8 gal · 86.28 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $50.89 $101.78
Mid-grade $4.93 $56.15 $112.29
Premium $5.31 $60.48 $120.95
Diesel $6.55 $74.67 $149.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Erie. The current time is 14:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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