How far is Cornwall, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Cornwall, PA to Erie, PA is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
327.27 mi
05h 25m
Flight
230.21 mi
370.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.49 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.27 mi
Kilometers
526.69 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornwall
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornwall
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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Cornwall
163.2 mi
02h 42m
To Erie
164 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Road

    761 ft · 36 sec · Hillcrest Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    122 m · 23 sec · Manor Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boyd Street

    799 ft · 27 sec · Boyd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Freeman Road

    108 m · 12 sec · Freeman Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Freeman Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Freeman Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1276 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  34. 34

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornwall 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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 31%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 23%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.7 mi · 6%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 5%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.1 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
02h 42m from Cornwall
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cornwall and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Cornwall and 164 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornwall and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

45 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Erie. Straight-line distance: 230.21 mi (370.49 km).

Cornwall

#1 Cornwall

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,382
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.4060700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Road (-76.406171, 40.273658)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.72 L · about $47.19
Round trip
$94.39
23.1 gal · 87.44 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.19 $94.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.12 $106.24
Premium $4.95 $57.22 $114.44
Diesel $5.98 $69.07 $138.14

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 Cornwall and Erie. The current time is 01:14:30.

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.