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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South, NY 417: Williamsport, Gang Mills
1178 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
37.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg
1257 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Boone Run Road
598 ft · 19 sec · Boone Run Road
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Turn left onto North Williamson Road
926 ft · 19 sec · North Williamson Road
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Turn right onto Taber Street
1687 ft · 1 min · Taber Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Williamson Road
1610 ft · 47 sec · South Williamson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulick Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street
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Continue on Morris Run Road
1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ogdensburg Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road
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Continue on Bloss Mt Road
1547 ft · 38 sec · Bloss Mt Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Spencer Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Spencer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2133 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight left onto Grover Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grover Road
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Continue on Wheelerville Mountain Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Wheelerville Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Piatt Road
22 m · 3 sec · Piatt Road
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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.
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
168 mi · 03h 15m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Genesee.
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Piatt. Straight-line distance: 177.92 mi (286.34 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piatt
Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.5509100, -76.7166200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piatt (-76.71662, 41.55091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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