How far is Erie, PA from Sugar Grove, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Sugar Grove, PA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Sugar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Sugar Grove.
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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
18.7 mi · 22 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 394: Mayville, Lakewood
1218 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 42 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
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Turn right onto Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
136 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Race Street
74 m · 5 sec · Race Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Race Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Sugar Grove.
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
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sugar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Sugar Grove?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
North East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Erie and 25.5 miles from Sugar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sugar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near North East
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 North East.
Union Station
Fredonia, New York
Jamestown, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Sugar Grove. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.74 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Grove
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 569 |
| Coordinates | 41.9825600, -79.3386600 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Grove (-79.33866, 41.98256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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