How far is Roaring Brook, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Roaring Brook, PA to Erie, PA is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roaring Brook and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Brook and Erie.
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Start on Prichards Road
22 m · 9 sec · Prichards Road
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Continue on Prichards Road
1405 ft · 39 sec · Prichards Road
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Turn left onto Oakdale Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunlock Creek Turnpike
104 m · 7 sec · Hunlock Creek Turnpike
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Continue on Main Road
3 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Turn right
16 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
85 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto West Front Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Columbia Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Milton
1750 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
220.5 mi · 3 hr 57 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 Roaring Brook 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
220 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roaring Brook 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 Roaring Brook to Erie?
The road trip is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 158.8 miles from Roaring Brook and 156.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 102 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roaring Brook 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Brook and Erie. Straight-line distance: 213.25 mi (343.2 km).
#1 Roaring Brook
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 41.2564700, -76.1199300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $45.48 | $90.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.19 | $102.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.56 | $133.11 |
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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