How far is Erie, PA from Piatt, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Piatt, PA is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.8 mi
05h 15m
Flight
177.92 mi
286.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.92 mi
Kilometers
286.34 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.8 mi
Kilometers
403.62 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piatt
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Piatt
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Erie
125.3 mi
02h 37m
To Piatt
125.6 mi
02h 37m

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
45°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South, NY 417: Williamsport, Gang Mills

    1178 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    37.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg

    1257 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boone Run Road

    598 ft · 19 sec · Boone Run Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Williamson Road

    926 ft · 19 sec · North Williamson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taber Street

    1687 ft · 1 min · Taber Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Williamson Road

    1610 ft · 47 sec · South Williamson Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulick Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Morris Run Road

    1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ogdensburg Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloss Mt Road

    1547 ft · 38 sec · Bloss Mt Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spencer Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Spencer Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2133 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Grover Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grover Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Wheelerville Mountain Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Wheelerville Mountain Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Piatt Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Piatt Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Piatt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
168 mi · 67%
I 99 South
37.6 mi · 15%
Wheelerville Mountain Road
7.86 mi · 3%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 3%
Ogdensburg Road
5.72 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

168 mi · 03h 15m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 37m from Erie
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Erie and 125.6 miles from Piatt.

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

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Piatt. Straight-line distance: 177.92 mi (286.34 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 Piatt

Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,140
Coordinates41.5509100, -76.7166200
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Piatt (-76.71662, 41.55091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.5 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.32
17.7 gal · 67 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.16 $72.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.95 $43.84 $87.69
Diesel $5.98 $52.92 $105.85

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 Piatt. The current time is 05:36:34.

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.