How far is Plymouth, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to Erie, PA is about 331 miles (532.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
331.03 mi
05h 14m
Flight
222.27 mi
357.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.27 mi
Kilometers
357.71 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.03 mi
Kilometers
532.74 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Plymouth
164.2 mi
02h 37m
To Erie
166.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carey Avenue

    2669 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West End Road

    1 km · 1 min · West End Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carey Avenue

    2347 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackman Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Blackman Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 72%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Blackman Street
1.36 mi
Carey Avenue
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.7 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
02h 37m from Plymouth
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Erie?

The road trip is about 331 miles (532.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Plymouth and 166.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.72 one way or $95.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

45 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Erie. Straight-line distance: 222.27 mi (357.71 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.22 L · about $47.72
Round trip
$95.45
23.36 gal · 88.44 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.72 $95.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.72 $107.43
Premium $4.95 $57.86 $115.73
Diesel $5.98 $69.85 $139.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Erie. The current time is 23:00:30.

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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.