How far is Cherrytree, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Cherrytree, PA to Erie, PA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.93 mi
01h 20m
Flight
45.32 mi
72.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.28 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Cherrytree
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherrytree
2026-05-12T20:28
Arrive Erie
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherrytree
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
Union City
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Cherrytree
27.2 mi
00h 40m
To Erie
35.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3098 ft · 51 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mahood Lane

    1120 ft · 1 min · Mahood Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Mahood Lane

    1120 ft · 50 sec · Mahood Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Smock Boulevard

    1837 ft · 47 sec · Smock Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    120 m · 13 sec · South Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Saint John Street

    990 ft · 28 sec · Saint John Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Perry Street

    1448 ft · 45 sec · South Perry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    1051 ft · 38 sec · West Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  15. 15

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Waterford Street

    2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street

  20. 20

    Continue on PA-97

    6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19

    19 m · 1 sec · Route 19

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 19

    1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Peach Street

    14.4 mi · 26 min · Peach Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    703 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherrytree 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flinn Highway
18.8 mi · 30%
Peach Street
14.4 mi · 23%
PA-97
6.91 mi · 11%
Titusville Road
3.07 mi · 5%
Hydetown Road
3.02 mi · 5%
Erie Street
1.65 mi · 3%
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 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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 40m from Cherrytree
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cherrytree and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Cherrytree and 35.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cherrytree and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

55 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

74 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

78 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherrytree and Erie. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.94 km).

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#1 Cherrytree

Township in Pennsylvania

Population1,387
Coordinates41.5328400, -79.7183900
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 417 South (-79.718389, 41.532839)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherrytree and Erie. The current time is 20:28:52.

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.