How far is Erie, PA from Emporium, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Emporium, PA is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Emporium.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Emporium.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania
1234 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
2042 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 46 South
824 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Kendall Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · North Kendall Avenue
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Continue on Rew Hill
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rew Hill
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Continue on Rew Farmers Valley Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Rew Farmers Valley Road
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Street
1323 ft · 32 sec · East Street
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Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
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Turn right onto Emporium Road
15.7 mi · 28 min · Emporium Road
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Continue on State Highway 46
7.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on Rich Valley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rich Valley Road
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Continue on West Allegany Avenue
1288 ft · 26 sec · West Allegany Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodland Avenue
1190 ft · 30 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
3001 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Emporium.
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
67.3 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Emporium?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Erie and 69.3 miles from Emporium.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.94 one way or $39.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Stop Ideas Near West Bradford
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 West Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Emporium. Straight-line distance: 104.37 mi (167.97 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emporium
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.5114500, -78.2352900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporium (-78.23529, 41.51145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.94 | $39.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
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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