How far is Trucksville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Trucksville, PA to Erie, PA is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.21 mi
05h 18m
Flight
221.62 mi
356.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.62 mi
Kilometers
356.66 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.21 mi
Kilometers
541.07 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Trucksville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trucksville
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trucksville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Trucksville
167.4 mi
02h 39m
To Erie
168.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Hill Road

    12 m · 8 sec · Harris Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Trucksville 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 71%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
South Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 8%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.6 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
02h 39m from Trucksville
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Trucksville 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 Trucksville to Erie?

The road trip is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 167.4 miles from Trucksville and 168.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.94 one way or $105.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

60 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

73 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trucksville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 221.62 mi (356.66 km).

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#1 Trucksville

Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania within Kingston Township, Luzerne County, this census-designated place rests at an average elevation of 883 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3039700, -75.9321400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Hill Road (-75.932203, 41.304031)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.86 gal
44.91 L · about $52.94
Round trip
$105.89
23.72 gal · 89.82 L
Estimated CO2
105.4 kg one way
Round trip: 210.8 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $52.94 $105.89
Mid-grade $4.93 $58.41 $116.82
Premium $5.31 $62.92 $125.83
Diesel $6.55 $77.68 $155.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Trucksville and Erie. The current time is 13:02:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.