How far is Erie, PA from Dimock, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Dimock, PA is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.47 mi
05h 55m
Flight
216.78 mi
348.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.78 mi
Kilometers
348.88 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.47 mi
Kilometers
457.81 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dimock
Mon, May 4, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Tue, May 5, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-04T18:02
Arrive Dimock
Mon, May 4, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
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
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Erie
142 mi
02h 57m
To Dimock
142.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    237 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 South: Vestal

    1577 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 267

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Route 267

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Road

    7.4 mi · 18 min · North Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Route 167

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 167

  16. 16

    Continue on Owego Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Owego Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street

    68 m · 4 sec · Wyalusing Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1007 ft · 23 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2879 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 29

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Route 2024

    28 m · 8 sec · State Route 2024

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
237 mi · 83%
North Road
7.38 mi · 3%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
State Route 29
5.74 mi · 2%
State Route 267
5.36 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

237 mi · 04h 35m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
216.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 57m from Erie
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Dimock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Erie and 142.4 miles from Dimock.

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

The direct path is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Dimock.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Dimock. Straight-line distance: 216.78 mi (348.88 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Dimock

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,413
Coordinates41.7464700, -75.8982500
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Dimock (-75.89825, 41.74647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
20.08 gal · 76 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.17 $92.35
Premium $4.95 $49.74 $99.48
Diesel $5.98 $60.04 $120.08

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Dimock. The current time is 18:02:38.

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.