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

The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to Erie, PA is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
305.19 mi
04h 57m
Flight
205.87 mi
331.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.87 mi
Kilometers
331.32 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.19 mi
Kilometers
491.16 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red 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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Red Hill
152.2 mi
02h 28m
To Erie
152.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kersteen Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Kersteen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dark Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118

    23.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 118

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    191.5 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
192 mi · 63%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 22%
State Route 118
23.6 mi · 8%
South Main Street
15.9 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Dark Hollow Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

192 mi · 03h 26m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.3 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 28m from Red Hill
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Red Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Red Hill and 152.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.3 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Red Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Erie. Straight-line distance: 205.87 mi (331.32 km).

Red Hill

#1 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,357
Coordinates41.2575800, -76.2688200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Kersteen Road (-76.26882, 41.257573)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.77 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.01
21.54 gal · 81.54 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.01 $88.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.53 $99.06
Premium $4.95 $53.35 $106.71
Diesel $5.98 $64.40 $128.81

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 Red Hill and Erie. The current time is 04:27:49.

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.