How far is Erie, PA from Cherry Ridge, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Cherry Ridge, PA is about 327.6 miles (527.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.64 mi
06h 54m
Flight
250.84 mi
403.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.84 mi
Kilometers
403.69 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.64 mi
Kilometers
527.28 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Cherry Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
163.6 mi
03h 27m
To Cherry Ridge
164 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Cherry Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Cherry Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 92: Lenox

    787 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 92

    991 ft · 24 sec · State Route 92

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    7.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 106

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 106

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Route 106

  16. 16

    Continue on Fallbrook Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Fallbrook Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Brook Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fall Brook Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fallbrook Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fallbrook Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dundaff Street

    1440 ft · 30 sec · Dundaff Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    958 ft · 42 sec · Salem Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1286 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Canaan Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Canaan Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Carbondale Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Carbondale Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road

    2242 ft · 1 min · Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Street

    1072 ft · 49 sec · South Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Belmont Tpk

    1.3 km · 1 min · Belmont Tpk

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Owego Turnpike

    7.4 mi · 18 min · Owego Turnpike

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Wanaka Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Wanaka Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wanaka Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Cherry Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 76%
I 81 South
29.8 mi · 9%
Owego Turnpike
7.43 mi · 2%
State Route 106
7.29 mi · 2%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
03h 27m from Erie
Leave By
10:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Cherry Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Cherry Ridge?

The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.3 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.6 miles from Erie and 164 miles from Cherry Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 $47.23 one way or $94.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Cherry Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Cherry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 250.84 mi (403.69 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Cherry Ridge

#2 Cherry Ridge

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,848
Coordinates41.5317500, -75.2785100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Cherry Ridge (-75.27851, 41.53175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.56 gal
43.76 L · about $47.23
Round trip
$94.47
23.12 gal · 87.52 L
Estimated CO2
102.7 kg one way
Round trip: 205.5 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.23 $94.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.16 $106.33
Premium $4.95 $57.27 $114.54
Diesel $5.98 $69.13 $138.26

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 Erie and Cherry Ridge. The current time is 05:07:15.

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.