How far is West Manheim, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from West Manheim, PA to Erie, PA is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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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 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Manheim and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Manheim and Erie.
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Start on Tracey Road
12 m · 3 sec · Tracey Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Carlisle Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Carlisle Street
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Turn left onto West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Hanover Street
2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
110 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 West Manheim and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
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 Sunny leaving West Manheim and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Manheim to Erie?
The road trip is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from West Manheim and 192.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.40 one way or $102.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Manheim and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Southwest
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 Southwest.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Manheim and Erie. Straight-line distance: 234.46 mi (377.33 km).
#1 West Manheim
Township in York County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7226000, -76.9177600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $4.09 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.86 | $115.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $62.32 | $124.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $75.23 | $150.46 |
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 30, 2026
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