How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Erie, PA is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilkes-Barre and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilkes-Barre and Erie.
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Start on Public Square
774 ft · 26 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Hazle Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
3188 ft · 1 min · Blackman Street
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Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1276 ft · 33 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Wilkes-Barre and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Wilkes-Barre and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Erie?
The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre and 164 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 102 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilkes-Barre and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilkes-Barre and Erie. Straight-line distance: 225.3 mi (362.58 km).
#1 Wilkes-Barre
County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,908 |
| Coordinates | 41.2459100, -75.8813100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $47.19 | $94.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $69.07 | $138.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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