How far is Erie, PA from Blakely, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Blakely, PA is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Blakely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Blakely.
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Start on State Street
703 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown
2858 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
43.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 632: Waverly
1182 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Carbondale Road
1864 ft · 37 sec · Carbondale Road
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Continue on Commerce Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on Lakeland Drive
2506 ft · 50 sec · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on Wildcat Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wildcat Road
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Continue on Sturges Road
894 ft · 15 sec · Sturges Road
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Continue on Gino Merli Drive
2547 ft · 45 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gino Merli Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Blakely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Scattered Rain Showers near Blakely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Blakely?
The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Erie and 159.7 miles from Blakely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Scattered Rain Showers near Blakely.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Blakely. Straight-line distance: 235.54 mi (379.07 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blakely
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.4809100, -75.5946300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blakely (-75.59463, 41.48091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.78 | $103.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.78 | $111.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.33 | $134.67 |
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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