How far is Erie, PA from Ridgway, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Ridgway, PA is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Ridgway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Ridgway.
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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
27.8 mi · 33 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
732 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
1121 ft · 30 sec · Marvin Parkway
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Newton Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Newton Avenue
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Turn right onto Winsor Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Winsor Street
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Continue straight
902 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Street
1017 ft · 27 sec · Allen Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2016 ft · 49 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
1869 ft · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
779 ft · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue
978 ft · 18 sec · Foote Avenue
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Turn right
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
81 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2194 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn left onto Long Alley
127 m · 18 sec · Long Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Ridgway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
27.8 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Ridgway?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Erie and 55.3 miles from Ridgway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove
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 Sugar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 85.35 mi (137.35 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgway
County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,708 |
| Coordinates | 41.4203400, -78.7286400 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgway (-78.72864, 41.42034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
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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