How far is Schuylkill Haven, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Schuylkill Haven, PA to Erie, PA is about 319 miles (513.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
319.04 mi
05h 24m
Flight
227.78 mi
366.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.78 mi
Kilometers
366.57 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.04 mi
Kilometers
513.44 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, May 14, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Schuylkill Haven
Fri, May 15, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schuylkill Haven
2026-05-14T15:33
Arrive Erie
Thu, May 14, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schuylkill Haven
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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Schuylkill Haven
159.8 mi
02h 42m
To Erie
159.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    23 m · 5 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dock Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Avenue

    1406 ft · 18 sec · Center Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  9. 9

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

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  25. 25

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schuylkill Haven 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 64%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Continental Boulevard
3.42 mi · 1%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.2 mi
227.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
02h 42m from Schuylkill Haven
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Schuylkill Haven 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 Schuylkill Haven to Erie?

The road trip is about 319 miles (513.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 159.8 miles from Schuylkill Haven and 159.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.2 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Schuylkill Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schuylkill Haven and Erie. Straight-line distance: 227.78 mi (366.57 km).

Schuylkill Haven

#1 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-76.171159, 40.630545)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.62 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
22.52 gal · 85.24 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.78 $103.57
Premium $4.95 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.98 $67.33 $134.67

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Schuylkill Haven and Erie. The current time is 15:33:55.

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.