How far is Erie, PA from Henderson, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Henderson, PA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
123.81 mi
02h 19m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.81 mi
Kilometers
199.25 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Fri, May 1, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, May 1, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-01T02:38
Arrive Henderson
Fri, May 1, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
61.9 mi
01h 09m
To Henderson
62 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.1 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    123 m · 7 sec · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 322

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 322

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto C L School Road

    1437 ft · 39 sec · C L School Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Kingsville Road

    1345 ft · 37 sec · Kingsville Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 54%
Keystone Shortway
51.1 mi · 41%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Route 322
1.15 mi · 1%
Simpson Road
0.67 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 09m from Erie
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Erie and 62 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Henderson

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Population1,749
Coordinates41.1745100, -79.2767100
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Henderson (-79.27671, 41.17451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.71
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.86 $35.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.95 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $5.98 $26.13 $52.27

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Henderson. The current time is 02:38:20.

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.