Erie to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

274.1 miles 441.2 km · straight line
364.4 miles actual route 586.5 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Erie from Washington DC?

The distance from Erie to Washington DC is 274.1 miles (441.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SE of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.4 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Erie and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM