How far is Erie, PA from Kennedy, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Kennedy, PA is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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 04h 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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Kennedy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Kennedy.
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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
77 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olean
1671 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Buffalo Street
2651 ft · 55 sec · Buffalo Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
716 ft · 12 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1379 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Street
56 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Portville-Ceres Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Turn right onto Ceres Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road
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Continue on Route 44
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44
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Continue on Ceres Road
2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road
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Turn right onto North Oswayo Street
887 ft · 23 sec · North Oswayo Street
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Turn left onto West Academy Street
3017 ft · 1 min · West Academy Street
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Turn right onto Stevens Street
16.6 mi · 29 min · Stevens Street
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Turn left onto Coudersport Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Coudersport Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Brookland Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · North Brookland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pinecreek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn right onto T446
1830 ft · 1 min · T446
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Turn right onto Copp Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Copp Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 660
2526 ft · 58 sec · Route 660
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Turn sharp left onto Hazleton Road
1585 ft · 1 min · Hazleton Road
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Continue on Sullivan Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Sullivan Road
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Continue on Kennedyville Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Kennedyville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Kennedy.
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
77 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kennedy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Kennedy?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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 87.2 miles from Erie and 87.5 miles from Kennedy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kennedy.
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 Kennedy. Straight-line distance: 140.09 mi (225.46 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennedy
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,080 |
| Coordinates | 41.6800700, -77.4283100 |
| Altitude | 542 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy (-77.42831, 41.68007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.33 | $56.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
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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