How far is Whitehall, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to Erie, PA is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.8 mi
05h 35m
Flight
224.04 mi
360.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.04 mi
Kilometers
360.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.8 mi
Kilometers
556.51 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
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
New Stanton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitehall
157.4 mi
02h 47m
To Erie
188.4 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on York Street

    1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  24. 24

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 38%
I 79 North
106 mi · 31%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 6%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 4%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.7 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Stanton
02h 47m from Whitehall
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehall to Erie?

The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

New Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Whitehall and 188.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.7 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.85 one way or $99.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near New Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

11 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

22 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

22 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Erie. Straight-line distance: 224.04 mi (360.56 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.19 L · about $49.85
Round trip
$99.70
24.4 gal · 92.38 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.85 $99.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.11 $112.22
Premium $4.95 $60.44 $120.88
Diesel $5.98 $72.96 $145.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Erie. The current time is 08:00:44.

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.