How far is Cambridge Springs, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge Springs, PA to Erie, PA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.02 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.31 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge Springs
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mill Village
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Cambridge Springs
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Erie
17.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    43 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2895 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 6/Route 19

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Route 6/Route 19

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 19

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Route 19

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 19

    52 m · 2 sec · Route 19

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 19

    1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Peach Street

    14.4 mi · 26 min · Peach Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Street

    703 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge Springs and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peach Street
14.4 mi · 48%
Route 6/Route 19
5.65 mi · 19%
Route 19
4.08 mi · 14%
High Street
0.81 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.55 mi · 2%
State Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Peach Street

Continue on Peach Street

14.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Village
00h 18m from Cambridge Springs
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge Springs to Erie?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mill Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Cambridge Springs and 17.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cambridge Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Village

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

65 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

82 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

86 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge Springs and Erie. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).

Cambridge Springs

#1 Cambridge Springs

Human settlement

Population2,665
Coordinates41.8036700, -80.0564400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-80.056684, 41.803471)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge Springs and Erie. The current time is 21:24:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.