How far is Erie, PA from Jessup, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Jessup, PA is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Jessup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Jessup.
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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
249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
43.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 632: Waverly
1182 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Carbondale Road
1864 ft · 37 sec · Carbondale Road
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Continue on Commerce Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on Lakeland Drive
2506 ft · 50 sec · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on Wildcat Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wildcat Road
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Continue on Sturges Road
894 ft · 15 sec · Sturges Road
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Continue on Gino Merli Drive
669 ft · 20 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Continue on Gino Merli Drive
108 m · 7 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Continue on Keystone Avenue
3093 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1288 ft · 28 sec · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Depot Street
80 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
900 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Avenue
82 m · 7 sec · Constitution Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
2659 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
52 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1558 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Jessup.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Jessup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Jessup?
The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Erie and 160.5 miles from Jessup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Jessup.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Jessup. Straight-line distance: 237.36 mi (382 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jessup
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,372 |
| Coordinates | 41.4686900, -75.5621300 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jessup (-75.56213, 41.46869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.63 | $135.27 |
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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