How far is Reinholds, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Reinholds, PA to Erie, PA is about 348.6 miles (561 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.58 mi
05h 44m
Flight
243.16 mi
391.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.16 mi
Kilometers
391.33 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.58 mi
Kilometers
560.99 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Reinholds
Fri, Oct 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reinholds
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reinholds
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 Reinholds
176.7 mi
02h 52m
To Erie
171.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
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 Reinholds and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    50 m · 14 sec · Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Route 897

    5.3 mi · 11 min · West Route 897

  6. 6

    Continue on Heidelberg Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Heidelberg Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 901

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sunbury Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  34. 34

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reinholds 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 59%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
Molleystown Road
11.9 mi · 3%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 3%
Lancaster Avenue
10.3 mi · 3%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.5 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 52m from Reinholds
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reinholds 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 Reinholds to Erie?

The road trip is about 348.6 miles (561 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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 176.7 miles from Reinholds and 171.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.5 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.91 one way or $109.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reinholds and Mostly 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 Reinholds and Erie. Straight-line distance: 243.16 mi (391.33 km).

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#1 Reinholds

Situated in northeastern Lancaster County at an elevation of 463 feet, this small unincorporated community lies within the rolling landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.2667600, -76.1155000
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.115439, 40.266554)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.56 L · about $54.91
Round trip
$109.81
24.6 gal · 93.12 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $54.91 $109.81
Mid-grade $4.93 $60.58 $121.16
Premium $5.31 $65.25 $130.50
Diesel $6.55 $80.57 $161.13

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 Reinholds and Erie. The current time is 16:45:36.

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.