How far is Erie, PA from Mount Cobb, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mount Cobb, PA is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.76 mi
06h 35m
Flight
241.7 mi
388.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.7 mi
Kilometers
388.98 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.76 mi
Kilometers
533.91 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Cobb
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Mount Cobb
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
165.7 mi
03h 17m
To Mount Cobb
166.1 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Mount Cobb.

  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

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Line Road

    1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Cobb Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Cobb Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 75%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 84 East
8.95 mi · 3%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
03h 17m from Erie
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Mount Cobb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Mount Cobb?

The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Erie and 166.1 miles from Mount Cobb.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 $47.85 one way or $95.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Mount Cobb.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mount Cobb. Straight-line distance: 241.7 mi (388.98 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 Mount Cobb

Census designated place

Population1,799
Coordinates41.4134200, -75.4932400
Altitude507
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Mount Cobb (-75.49324, 41.41342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.31 L · about $47.85
Round trip
$95.69
23.42 gal · 88.62 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.85 $95.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.85 $107.71
Premium $4.95 $58.01 $116.02
Diesel $5.98 $70.03 $140.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Mount Cobb. The current time is 02:41:38.

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.