How far is Quarryville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Quarryville, PA to Erie, PA is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Road
350.6 mi
05h 54m
Flight
256.05 mi
412.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.07 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.6 mi
Kilometers
564.24 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Quarryville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quarryville
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quarryville
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Quarryville
174.7 mi
02h 57m
To Erie
175.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Quarryville and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    15 m · 10 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  36. 36

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quarryville 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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 29%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 22%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
PA 283 West
28.6 mi · 8%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 5%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.5 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 57m from Quarryville
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quarryville and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Quarryville and 175.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.54 one way or $101.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quarryville and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quarryville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 256.05 mi (412.07 km).

Quarryville

#1 Quarryville

Borough in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,745
Coordinates39.8970500, -76.1635700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-76.163538, 39.897052)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.83 L · about $50.54
Round trip
$101.09
24.74 gal · 93.66 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.54 $101.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.89 $113.78
Premium $4.95 $61.28 $122.56
Diesel $5.98 $73.97 $147.95

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 Quarryville and Erie. The current time is 02:27:13.

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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.