How far is Elkland, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Elkland, PA to Erie, PA is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkland and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkland and Erie.
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Start on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 49
5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 49
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Continue on East Main Street
20.1 mi · 34 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
2081 ft · 51 sec · North Street
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Turn straight
14.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi · 29 min · Steer Brook Road
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
3017 ft · 1 min · East Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Oswayo Street
887 ft · 22 sec · North Oswayo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ceres Road
2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road
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Continue on Route 44
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44
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Continue on Ceres Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street
54 m · 3 sec · Wayne Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on Buffalo Street
3077 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Turn left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkland and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elkland and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkland to Erie?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Elkland and 90.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elkland and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near West Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.58 km).
#1 Elkland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.9861800, -77.3108100 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.41 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.81 | $61.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.20 | $74.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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