How far is Erie, PA from Vernon, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Vernon, PA is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Vernon.
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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
205.1 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre
1562 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Towanda, Troy
1705 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway
571 ft · 12 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp left onto School House Road
15 m · 1 sec · School House Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School House Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Vernon.
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
205 mi · 03h 58m
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 Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Vernon?
The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Erie and 146.4 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 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 $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
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 Genesee.
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 217.8 mi (350.51 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4467400, -75.9571400 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-75.95714, 41.44674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $42.17 | $84.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.13 | $102.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.71 | $123.43 |
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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