How far is Erie, PA from Saint Marys, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Saint Marys, PA is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.9 mi
02h 52m
Flight
92.28 mi
148.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Erie.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.28 mi
Kilometers
148.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.9 mi
Kilometers
226.76 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Bradford
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
70.4 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Marys
70.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
37°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Saint Marys.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania

    1234 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2042 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.9 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    113 m · 9 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    59 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
67.3 mi · 48%
US 219 South
39.2 mi · 28%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 5%
Johnsonburg Road
4.42 mi · 3%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 3%
Wilcox Road
4.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

67.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bradford
01h 26m from Erie
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 70.4 miles from Erie and 70.5 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near West Bradford

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

49 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

77 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 92.28 mi (148.51 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population12,157
Coordinates41.4278400, -78.5608600
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Saint Marys (-78.56086, 41.42784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.61
9.94 gal · 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.31 $40.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.86 $45.71
Premium $4.95 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.98 $29.72 $59.44

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 Saint Marys. The current time is 23:46:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.