How far is Richlandtown, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Richlandtown, PA to Erie, PA is about 373.8 miles (601.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlandtown and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlandtown and Erie.
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Start on Union Street West
9 m · 6 sec · Union Street West
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1738 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Richlandtown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike
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Continue on Tohickon Avenue
1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue
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Continue on North Hellertown Avenue
740 ft · 17 sec · North Hellertown Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
581 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
50.3 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richlandtown and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Richlandtown and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlandtown to Erie?
The road trip is about 373.8 miles (601.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.3 miles from Richlandtown and 181.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.89 one way or $107.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richlandtown and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlandtown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 272.54 mi (438.61 km).
#1 Richlandtown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 40.4701000, -75.3204600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.66 | $121.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $65.34 | $130.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $78.88 | $157.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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