How far is Erie, PA from Troy, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Troy, PA is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.68 mi
04h 42m
Flight
171.04 mi
275.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.04 mi
Kilometers
275.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.68 mi
Kilometers
372.85 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shinglehouse
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
115.7 mi
02h 21m
To Troy
116 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Troy.

  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

    168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South, NY 417: Williamsport, Gang Mills

    1178 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business: Main Street

    1518 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 Business

    54 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Elmira Street

    1192 ft · 52 sec · East Elmira Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Coles Street

    693 ft · 26 sec · Coles Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Street

    1071 ft · 26 sec · Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
168 mi · 73%
I 99 South
26.1 mi · 11%
Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 3%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

168 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shinglehouse
02h 21m from Erie
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Troy?

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Erie and 116 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

88 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

109 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

110 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Troy. Straight-line distance: 171.04 mi (275.27 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Troy

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population1,229
Coordinates41.7859100, -76.7880100
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Troy (-76.78801, 41.78591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $33.42
Round trip
$66.85
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.42 $66.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.62 $75.24
Premium $4.95 $40.52 $81.05
Diesel $5.98 $48.92 $97.83

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 Troy. The current time is 00:59:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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