How far is Erie, PA from Canton, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Canton, PA is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Canton.
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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
168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South, NY 417: Williamsport, Gang Mills
1178 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
37.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg
1257 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Boone Run Road
598 ft · 19 sec · Boone Run Road
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Turn left onto North Williamson Road
926 ft · 19 sec · North Williamson Road
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Turn right onto Taber Street
1687 ft · 1 min · Taber Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Williamson Road
1610 ft · 47 sec · South Williamson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulick Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street
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Continue on Morris Run Road
1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ogdensburg Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road
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Continue on Bloss Mt Road
1547 ft · 38 sec · Bloss Mt Road
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Springbrook Drive
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Continue on Sullivan Street
990 ft · 36 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Troy Street
984 ft · 39 sec · Troy Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
18 m · 3 sec · West Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Canton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
168 mi · 03h 15m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Canton?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Erie and 120.5 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse
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 Shinglehouse.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Canton. Straight-line distance: 169.39 mi (272.6 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.6564600, -76.8532900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-76.85329, 41.65646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.11 | $84.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
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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