How far is Blakely, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Blakely, PA to Erie, PA is about 319 miles (513.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
319 mi
05h 00m
Flight
235.54 mi
379.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.54 mi
Kilometers
379.07 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
319 mi
Kilometers
513.38 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, May 3, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Sun, May 3, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-05-02T20:42
Arrive Erie
Sun, May 3, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
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
Osceola
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Blakely
159.8 mi
02h 30m
To Erie
159.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gino Merli Drive

    2554 ft · 45 sec · Gino Merli Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Sturges Road

    894 ft · 15 sec · Sturges Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wildcat Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Wildcat Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeland Drive

    2506 ft · 50 sec · Lakeland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Commerce Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Commerce Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Carbondale Road

    1443 ft · 32 sec · Carbondale Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blakely 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 44%
I 86
100 mi · 31%
Carbondale Road
48.5 mi · 15%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
02h 30m from Blakely
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Blakely and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319 miles (513.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Blakely and 159.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Blakely and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and Erie. Straight-line distance: 235.54 mi (379.07 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,174
Coordinates41.4809100, -75.5946300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Gino Merli Drive (-75.594661, 41.480941)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.61 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
22.52 gal · 85.22 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.78 $103.57
Premium $4.95 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.98 $67.33 $134.67

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and Erie. The current time is 20:42:12.

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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.