How far is Youngsville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Youngsville, PA to Erie, PA is about 363 miles (584.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.98 mi
05h 49m
Flight
256.12 mi
412.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.12 mi
Kilometers
412.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.98 mi
Kilometers
584.16 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
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 Youngsville
174.8 mi
02h 54m
To Erie
188.2 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Mountain View Drive

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lehigh Drive

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  24. 24

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  29. 29

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 65%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 18%
Lehigh Drive
8.85 mi · 2%
Mountain View Drive
6.29 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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.9 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 54m from Youngsville
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363 miles (584.2 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 174.8 miles from Youngsville and 188.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Youngsville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 256.12 mi (412.18 km).

Youngsville

#1 Youngsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,599
Coordinates40.7812100, -75.4768500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.476816, 40.781224)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.81 gal
48.49 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
25.62 gal · 96.98 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.7 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.91 $117.83
Premium $4.95 $63.46 $126.92
Diesel $5.98 $76.60 $153.21

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 Youngsville and Erie. The current time is 23:36:18.

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.