How far is Treasure Lake, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Treasure Lake, PA to Erie, PA is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.87 mi
02h 48m
Flight
96.74 mi
155.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.87 mi
Kilometers
260.51 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Tue, May 26, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Treasure Lake
Tue, May 26, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Treasure Lake
2026-05-26T01:54
Arrive Erie
Tue, May 26, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Treasure Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Barkeyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Treasure Lake
77.5 mi
01h 24m
To Erie
84.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Treasure Lake and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Bequia Road

    742 ft · 35 sec · Bequia Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Bay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coral Reef Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Coral Reef Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    3133 ft · 57 sec · Bee Line Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2565 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Treasure Lake and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80.8 mi · 50%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 41%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Coral Reef Road
1.93 mi · 1%
Bay Road
1.71 mi · 1%
Bee Line Highway
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

80.8 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barkeyville
01h 24m from Treasure Lake
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Treasure Lake 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 Treasure Lake to Erie?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Treasure Lake and 84.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Treasure Lake and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

99 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

104 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Treasure Lake and Erie. Straight-line distance: 96.74 mi (155.68 km).

Treasure Lake

#1 Treasure Lake

Census designated place

Population3,861
Coordinates41.1733900, -78.7158600
Altitude535
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bequia Road (-78.715812, 41.174059)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.95 $28.29 $56.57
Diesel $5.98 $34.15 $68.29

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Treasure Lake and Erie. The current time is 01:54:33.

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.