How far is Whitehall Township, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to Erie, PA is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
356.36 mi
06h 00m
Flight
258.19 mi
415.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.19 mi
Kilometers
415.52 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.36 mi
Kilometers
573.51 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall Township
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Whitehall Township
176.9 mi
03h 00m
To Erie
179.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Township and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 31 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · North Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MacArthur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  31. 31

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  36. 36

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township 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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 66%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
MacArthur Road
8.23 mi · 2%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 2%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
East Broad Street
3.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

236 mi · 04h 14m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.2 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
03h 00m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township 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 Township to Erie?

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.9 miles from Whitehall Township and 179.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.2 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.36 one way or $102.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall Township and Erie. Straight-line distance: 258.19 mi (415.52 km).

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#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.72
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.36 $102.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.81 $115.62
Premium $4.95 $62.27 $124.54
Diesel $5.98 $75.17 $150.34

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 Township and Erie. The current time is 03:21:36.

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.