How far is Erie, PA from Corry, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Corry, PA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.73 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27 mi
43.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.73 mi
Kilometers
52.68 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corry
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Corry
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wattsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
16.3 mi
00h 28m
To Corry
16.4 mi
00h 28m

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
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    126 m · 14 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto French Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · French Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 26th Street

    2191 ft · 1 min · East 26th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parade Street

    690 ft · 26 sec · Parade Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Pine Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Wattsburg Road

    13.2 mi · 21 min · Wattsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on PA-8

    1.5 km · 2 min · PA-8

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    83 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto PA-8/PA-89

    1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Smiley Hill Road

    1070 ft · 24 sec · Smiley Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Beaverdam Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Beaverdam Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ladd Road

    1872 ft · 37 sec · Ladd Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto PA-89

    2.8 mi · 5 min · PA-89

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    142 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Smith Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Smith Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1834 ft · 35 sec · North Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wattsburg Road
13.2 mi · 40%
Roosevelt Highway
4.09 mi · 12%
Beaverdam Road
3.73 mi · 11%
PA-89
2.83 mi · 9%
Pine Avenue
1.64 mi · 5%
West Smith Street
1.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Wattsburg Road

Continue on Wattsburg Road

13.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wattsburg
00h 28m from Erie
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Corry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Corry?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wattsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Erie and 16.4 miles from Corry.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Corry.

Stop Ideas Near Wattsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wattsburg, 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 Wattsburg.

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

48 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

63 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

67 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Corry. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.46 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Corry

#2 Corry

City of Pennsylvania

Population6,180
Coordinates41.9203300, -79.6403300
Altitude437
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Corry (-79.64033, 41.92033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 Corry. The current time is 04:36:30.

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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.