How far is Towamensing Trails, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Towamensing Trails, PA to Erie, PA is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towamensing Trails and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towamensing Trails and Erie.
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Start on Eliot Lane
87 m · 20 sec · Eliot Lane
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Turn left onto Teddyuscung Trail
3219 ft · 2 min · Teddyuscung Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
1549 ft · 50 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7.1 mi · 8 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 Towamensing Trails 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.
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 Cloudy leaving Towamensing Trails 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 Towamensing Trails to Erie?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Towamensing Trails and 169.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.26 one way or $106.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Towamensing Trails and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy
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 Mount Joy.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towamensing Trails and Erie. Straight-line distance: 245.17 mi (394.56 km).
#1 Towamensing Trails
Situated in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, this private residential development lies within the Pocono Mountains region at an elevation of approximately 1631 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0078700, -75.5846300 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $53.26 | $106.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $58.76 | $117.51 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $63.29 | $126.58 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $78.14 | $156.28 |
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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