How far is Erie, PA from Simpson, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Simpson, PA is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Simpson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Simpson.
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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
249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 92: Lenox
787 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 92
991 ft · 26 sec · State Route 92
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Turn left onto State Route 106
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 106
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Turn left onto State Route 2014
4.4 mi · 11 min · State Route 2014
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Continue on State Route 247
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 247
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Continue on Route 247
116 m · 8 sec · Route 247
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Turn straight onto Crystal Lake Road
2876 ft · 1 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Dundaff Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dundaff Street
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Turn left onto Owego Turnpike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Owego Turnpike
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Simpson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Simpson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Simpson?
The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Erie and 156.8 miles from Simpson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.19 one way or $98.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Simpson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Simpson. Straight-line distance: 239.57 mi (385.55 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpson
Situated in Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the Lackawanna Valley along the banks of the Lackawanna River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5917500, -75.4851800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpson (-75.48518, 41.59175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $4.46 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $54.27 | $108.55 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $58.46 | $116.92 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $72.18 | $144.36 |
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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