How far is Schoeneck, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Schoeneck, PA to Erie, PA is about 339.4 miles (546.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.42 mi
05h 41m
Flight
241.56 mi
388.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.56 mi
Kilometers
388.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.42 mi
Kilometers
546.25 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Schoeneck
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schoeneck
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schoeneck
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 Schoeneck
175.6 mi
02h 50m
To Erie
163.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Queen Street

    128 m · 15 sec · East Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North King Street

    1 km · 1 min · North King Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Cocalico Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · South Cocalico Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Route 897

    1 km · 1 min · West Route 897

  5. 5

    Continue on Heidelberg Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Heidelberg Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  12. 12

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

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 901

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sunbury Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  33. 33

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schoeneck 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
36 steps
11 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 · 60%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
Molleystown Road
11.9 mi · 4%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 50m from Schoeneck
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Schoeneck and Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.4 miles (546.2 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 175.6 miles from Schoeneck and 163.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.48 one way or $106.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Schoeneck and Partly 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 Schoeneck and Erie. Straight-line distance: 241.56 mi (388.75 km).

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#1 Schoeneck

Located within Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 561 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2414800, -76.1741100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Queen Street (-76.174212, 40.241271)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.98 gal
45.34 L · about $53.48
Round trip
$106.96
23.96 gal · 90.68 L
Estimated CO2
106.5 kg one way
Round trip: 212.9 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $53.48 $106.96
Mid-grade $4.93 $59.00 $118.00
Premium $5.31 $63.55 $127.11
Diesel $6.55 $78.47 $156.94

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 Schoeneck and Erie. The current time is 12:56:17.

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.