Baltimore to Erie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

267.4 miles 430.4 km · straight line
370.6 miles actual route 596.4 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Erie?

The distance from Baltimore to Erie is 267.4 miles (430.4 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located NW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.6 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Erie in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Erie. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Erie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Erie

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM