How far is Coudersport, PA from Erie, PA?

Fastest route

The distance from Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915 to Erie, Pennsylvania is approximately 135 miles (217 kilometers). The fastest route is via I-86 W, and the estimated travel time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Directions

  • Head west on 2nd St toward N Main St.
  • Turn right at the 1st cross street onto PA-44 N/N Main St.
  • Continue to follow PA-44 N and turn left to stay on PA-44 N.
  • Turn left onto Honeoye St and continue onto PA-44 N/Ceres St.
  • Enter New York and turn right onto N Union Street Ext.
  • Keep left at the fork, following signs for Binghamton, and merge onto I-86 W.
  • Follow I-86 W and take exit 15 for School House Rd.
  • Keep left to stay on I-86 W and enter Pennsylvania.
  • Take exit 1A on the left to merge onto I-90 W toward Erie.
  • Take exit 32 for PA-290/PA-430 toward Wesleyville.
  • Continue on PA-290 W and drive to State St in Erie.

Tips & Suggestions

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  • πŸ“± Keep a charged mobile phone with you for emergency situations or to seek assistance if needed.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.89 mi
02h 34m
Flight
108.87 mi
175.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.87 mi
Kilometers
175.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Coudersport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coudersport
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coudersport
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
West Bradford
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Coudersport
66.6 mi
01h 17m
To Erie
71.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71Β°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
65Β°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 Coudersport and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Second Street

    35 m Β· 8 sec Β· East Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi Β· 3 min Β· North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Coudersport Road

    1.8 mi Β· 3 min Β· Coudersport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Steer Brook Road

    16.6 mi Β· 29 min Β· Steer Brook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    3017 ft Β· 1 min Β· East Academy Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Oswayo Street

    887 ft Β· 20 sec Β· North Oswayo Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ceres Road

    2355 ft Β· 47 sec Β· Ceres Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 44

    1.8 mi Β· 3 min Β· Route 44

  9. 9

    Continue on Ceres Road

    2.3 mi Β· 4 min Β· Ceres Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road

    4.2 mi Β· 7 min Β· Portville-Ceres Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi Β· 2 min Β· South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Olean-Portville Road

    3.6 mi Β· 5 min Β· Olean-Portville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 mi Β· 2 min Β· East State Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    11 m Β· 1 sec Β· North Union Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    1380 ft Β· 24 sec Β· North Union Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

    32 m Β· 2 sec Β· North Union Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    146 m Β· 8 sec Β· North Union Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    32 m Β· 2 sec Β· North Union Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    713 ft Β· 13 sec Β· North Union Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street

    54 m Β· 3 sec Β· Wayne Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street

    1.2 km Β· 1 min Β· Wayne Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    3077 ft Β· 1 min Β· Buffalo Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1508 ft Β· 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    77.1 mi Β· 1 hr 30 min Β· Southern Tier Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi Β· 8 min Β· Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi Β· 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi Β· 4 min Β· AMVETS Memorial Highway

  28. 28

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

    1507 ft Β· 54 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km Β· 2 min Β· Station Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi Β· 8 min Β· Bayfront Connector

  31. 31

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft Β· 26 sec Β· East Bayfront Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi Β· 3 min Β· East 10th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft Β· 59 sec Β· State Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coudersport 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi Β· 56%
Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi Β· 12%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi Β· 5%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi Β· 3%
Portville-Ceres Road
4.19 mi Β· 3%
Olean-Portville Road
3.58 mi Β· 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

77.1 mi Β· 01h 30m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bradford
01h 17m from Coudersport
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coudersport and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Coudersport and 71.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bradford

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

49 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

77 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coudersport and Erie. Straight-line distance: 108.87 mi (175.21 km).

Coudersport

#1 Coudersport

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,388
Coordinates41.7747900, -78.0205600
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Second Street (-78.020578, 41.774577)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L Β· about $19.90
Round trip
$39.80
9.74 gal Β· 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.90 $39.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.40 $44.79
Premium $4.95 $24.13 $48.25
Diesel $5.98 $29.12 $58.25

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 Β· Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coudersport and Erie. The current time is 02:00:30.

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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.