How far is Tacony, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Tacony, PA to Erie, PA is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacony and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacony and Erie.
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Start on Walker Street
647 ft · 34 sec · Walker Street
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Turn left onto Princeton Avenue
1074 ft · 44 sec · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankford Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn right onto Devereaux Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Devereaux Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Summerdale Avenue
62 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Adams Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on East Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Stenton Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.1 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Tacony 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tacony and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacony to Erie?
The road trip is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?
Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.8 miles from Tacony and 195.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 $63.88 one way or $127.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tacony and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Curtin
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 Curtin.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacony and Erie. Straight-line distance: 299.82 mi (482.51 km).
#1 Tacony
Situated in the northeastern section of Philadelphia County, this community lies along the Delaware River within the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0312200, -75.0443400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $4.46 | $63.88 | $127.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $70.48 | $140.95 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $75.91 | $151.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $93.73 | $187.46 |
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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