How far is West Conshohocken, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from West Conshohocken, PA to Erie, PA is about 388 miles (624.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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
388.07 mi
06h 19m
Flight
286.11 mi
460.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.11 mi
Kilometers
460.45 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.07 mi
Kilometers
624.54 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Conshohocken
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Conshohocken
2026-04-19T04:41
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Conshohocken
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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Conshohocken
203.1 mi
03h 09m
To Erie
184.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Conshohocken and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Josephine Avenue

    151 m · 24 sec · Josephine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto William Street

    49 m · 7 sec · William Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Ford Street

    1227 ft · 45 sec · Ford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    753 ft · 19 sec · Matsonford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

    33 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Conshohocken 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 19%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 17%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
PA 940
0.88 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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.9 mi
286.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
03h 09m from West Conshohocken
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Conshohocken and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Conshohocken to Erie?

The road trip is about 388 miles (624.5 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from West Conshohocken and 184.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.9 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 $55.94 one way or $111.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Conshohocken and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Conshohocken and Erie. Straight-line distance: 286.11 mi (460.45 km).

West Conshohocken

#1 West Conshohocken

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,448
Coordinates40.0698300, -75.3163000
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Josephine Avenue (-75.316291, 40.069835)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.69 gal
51.84 L · about $55.94
Round trip
$111.87
27.38 gal · 103.68 L
Estimated CO2
121.7 kg one way
Round trip: 243.3 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $55.94 $111.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.96 $125.92
Premium $4.95 $67.82 $135.64
Diesel $5.98 $81.87 $163.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Conshohocken and Erie. The current time is 04:41:27.

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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.