How far is Slocum, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Slocum, PA to Erie, PA is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Slocum and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slocum and Erie.
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Start on Slocum Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road
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Continue on Ruckle Hill Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Ruckle Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ruckle Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ruckle Hill Road
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Continue on Wapwallopen Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Wapwallopen Road
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Turn straight onto River Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1697 ft · 36 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Mifflin Road
3056 ft · 1 min · Mifflin Road
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Continue on Mifflin Nescopeck Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mifflin Nescopeck Highway
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
221.7 mi · 3 hr 58 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 Slocum 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
222 mi · 03h 58m
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 Slocum 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 Slocum to Erie?
The road trip is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Slocum and 155 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Slocum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake
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 Treasure Lake.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slocum and Erie. Straight-line distance: 219.66 mi (353.51 km).
#1 Slocum
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.1320300, -76.0457600 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
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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