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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.37 mi
03h 13m
Flight
142.65 mi
229.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.37 mi
Kilometers
283.84 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Elkland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkland
2026-04-23T03:23
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkland
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
West Bradford
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Elkland
86.1 mi
01h 36m
To Erie
90.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Elkland and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 49

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 49

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    20.1 mi · 34 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Street

    2081 ft · 51 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    14.8 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Steer Brook Road

    16.6 mi · 29 min · Steer Brook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    3017 ft · 1 min · East Academy Street

  8. 8

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

    887 ft · 22 sec · North Oswayo Street

  9. 9

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

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 44

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44

  11. 11

    Continue on Ceres Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road

  12. 12

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

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Olean-Portville Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Wayne Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  30. 30

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  33. 33

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  36. 36

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 44%
East Main Street
21.1 mi · 12%
Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi · 9%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 4%
Route 49
5.76 mi · 3%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bradford
01h 36m from Elkland
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Elkland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.58 km).

Elkland

#1 Elkland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,724
Coordinates41.9861800, -77.3108100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.310918, 41.986526)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.83
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkland and Erie. The current time is 03:23:57.

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.