Erie to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2076.5 miles 3341.8 km · straight line
2494.9 miles actual route 4015.2 km · driving distance
44h 15min estimated drive time
$240 - $296 estimated fuel cost
~4h 41min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Erie from Seattle?

The distance from Erie to Seattle is 2076.5 miles (3341.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2494.9 miles, taking about 44h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 41min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania and Seattle in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Erie and Seattle. 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 Erie to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 15min $240 - $296 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 6min $200–$374* Budget
Train ~57h 32min $299–$873* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Seattle

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 692 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 173 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM