How far is Erie, PA from Port Allegany, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Port Allegany, PA is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Port Allegany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Port Allegany.
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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
827 ft · 15 sec · Portville-Ceres Road
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Turn right onto Portville-Eldred Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Portville-Eldred Road
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Continue on Eldred Portville Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Eldred Portville Road
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Continue on Farmers Valley-Eldred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Farmers Valley-Eldred Road
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Turn straight onto Turtle Point Larabee Road
2 mi · 3 min · Turtle Point Larabee Road
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Continue on Turtle Point-Larabee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Turtle Point-Larabee Road
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Continue on Port-Turtlepoint Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Port-Turtlepoint Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Mill Street
30 m · 4 sec · East Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Port Allegany.
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
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77 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Port Allegany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Port Allegany?
The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Erie and 61.6 miles from Port Allegany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers near Port Allegany.
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 Port Allegany. Straight-line distance: 95.31 mi (153.39 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Allegany
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,991 |
| Coordinates | 41.8109000, -78.2797400 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Allegany (-78.27974, 41.8109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
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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