How far is Bradford Woods, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Bradford Woods, PA to Erie, PA is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.23 mi
01h 48m
Flight
103.06 mi
165.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.06 mi
Kilometers
165.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.23 mi
Kilometers
185.44 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford Woods
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford Woods
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stoneboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bradford Woods
57.4 mi
00h 54m
To Erie
57.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Bradford Woods and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford Woods and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Bradford Road

    19 m · 6 sec · Bradford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wexford Run Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wexford Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wexford Bayne Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 79: Erie

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  6. 6

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford Woods and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79
109 mi · 95%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Wexford Run Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Wexford Bayne Road
0.92 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 5 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneboro
00h 54m from Bradford Woods
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bradford Woods 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 Bradford Woods to Erie?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Bradford Woods and 57.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bradford Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stoneboro, 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 Stoneboro.

RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

95 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

111 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford Woods and Erie. Straight-line distance: 103.06 mi (165.86 km).

Bradford Woods

#1 Bradford Woods

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,135
Coordinates40.6375700, -80.0817200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford Road (-80.081694, 40.637543)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.72 $37.44
Premium $4.95 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.98 $24.34 $48.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford Woods and Erie. The current time is 00:09:19.

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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.