How far is Erie, PA from South Canaan, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and South Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and South Canaan.
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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 · 20 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 92
991 ft · 24 sec · State Route 92
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Turn left onto State Route 106
7.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 106
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Continue on Route 106
3.9 mi · 7 min · Route 106
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Continue on Fallbrook Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fallbrook Road
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Continue on Fall Brook Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fall Brook Road
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Continue on Fallbrook Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fallbrook Street
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Continue on Dundaff Street
1440 ft · 30 sec · Dundaff Street
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
2485 ft · 1 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn right onto Wayne Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on Salem Mountain Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Salem Mountain Road
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Continue on Jubinsky Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jubinsky Road
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Turn right onto Lake Quinn Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Quinn Road
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Turn straight onto Cortez Road
1902 ft · 38 sec · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and South Canaan.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near South Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to South Canaan?
The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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 160.4 miles from Erie and 160.9 miles from South Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 $46.34 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near South Canaan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 244.42 mi (393.36 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053600, -75.4121300 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $46.34 | $92.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.15 | $104.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.18 | $112.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.81 | $135.63 |
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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