How far is Telford, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Telford, PA to Erie, PA is about 383 miles (616.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
383 mi
06h 26m
Flight
276.9 mi
445.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.9 mi
Kilometers
445.62 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
383 mi
Kilometers
616.38 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Telford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Telford
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Telford
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Telford
194.3 mi
03h 13m
To Erie
188.7 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hector Alley

    42 m · 12 sec · Hector Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Lane

    61 m · 11 sec · School Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Avenue

    975 ft · 48 sec · West Hamlin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3259 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Line Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Allentown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Allentown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Finland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Telford 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 67%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
54.2 mi · 14%
County Line Road
3.18 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Allentown Road
1.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.1 mi
276.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
03h 13m from Telford
Leave By
11:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383 miles (616.4 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.3 miles from Telford and 188.7 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 $55.24 one way or $110.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Telford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Telford and Erie. Straight-line distance: 276.9 mi (445.62 km).

Telford

#1 Telford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,683
Coordinates40.3220500, -75.3279500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Hector Alley (-75.327689, 40.321902)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.16 L · about $55.24
Round trip
$110.49
27.04 gal · 102.32 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $55.24 $110.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.18 $124.36
Premium $4.95 $66.98 $133.96
Diesel $5.98 $80.85 $161.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Telford and Erie. The current time is 21:14:15.

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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.