How far is Erie, PA from Granville, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Granville, PA is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
246.57 mi
04h 51m
Flight
167.7 mi
269.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.7 mi
Kilometers
269.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.57 mi
Kilometers
396.82 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Corsica
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
123.2 mi
02h 25m
To Granville
123.4 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · General Potter Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Business District

    1302 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Charles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Charles Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1239 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Belle Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Belle Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Route 103 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 103 North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1 km · 3 min · Granville Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · Granville Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 42%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 27%
General Potter Highway
22.1 mi · 9%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.9 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corsica
02h 25m from Erie
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Erie and 123.4 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Corsica

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

98 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

99 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

100 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Granville. Straight-line distance: 167.7 mi (269.89 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Granville (-77.62555, 40.55369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.94 L · about $35.55
Round trip
$71.10
17.4 gal · 65.88 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.55 $71.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.01 $80.02
Premium $4.95 $43.10 $86.20
Diesel $5.98 $52.03 $104.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Granville. The current time is 01:14:35.

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.