How far is Erie, PA from Foster Brook, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Foster Brook, PA is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
76.06 mi
122.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.06 mi
Kilometers
122.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foster Brook
Sat, Nov 7, 1:07 PM EST
Return by in Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 3:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive Foster Brook
Sat, Nov 7, 1:07 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EST
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
Sugar Grove
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
47.4 mi
00h 58m
To Foster Brook
47.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
49°F
Today

Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Foster Brook.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania

    1234 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2042 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346: Foster, Brook

    1880 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bolivar Drive

    2906 ft · 1 min · Bolivar Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    768 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
67.3 mi · 71%
US 219 South
7.44 mi · 8%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 7%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 5%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
Station Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 58m from Erie
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Foster Brook?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Erie and 47.6 miles from Foster Brook.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

15 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

51 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

56 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Foster Brook. Straight-line distance: 76.06 mi (122.4 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Foster Brook

Situated in the rugged terrain of northern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within McKean County at an approximate elevation of 1,437 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.9750600, -78.6172500
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Foster Brook (-78.61725, 41.97506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.39
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $14.69 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.81 $16.12 $32.25
Premium $5.26 $17.62 $35.24
Diesel $6.57 $22.02 $44.04

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Foster Brook. The current time is 11:09:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.