How far is Erie, PA from West Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to West Bradford, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.44 mi
02h 02m
Flight
73.6 mi
118.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.6 mi
Kilometers
118.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.82 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bradford
Fri, May 1, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, May 2, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-01T21:50
Arrive West Bradford
Fri, May 1, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sugar Grove
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
48.7 mi
01h 01m
To West Bradford
48.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and West Bradford.

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania

    1234 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2042 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346 West: Forman

    1451 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Forman Street

    550 ft · 16 sec · Forman Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    99 m · 11 sec · Davis Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 34 sec · Boylston Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Washington Street

    2163 ft · 54 sec · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Interstate Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
67.3 mi · 69%
US 219 South
9.11 mi · 9%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 7%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 4%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
Station Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

67.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
01h 01m from Erie
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain And Snow near West Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to West Bradford?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Erie and 48.8 miles from West Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain And Snow near West Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

15 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

51 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

56 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and West Bradford. Straight-line distance: 73.6 mi (118.44 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
West Bradford

#2 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: West Bradford (-78.66808, 41.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and West Bradford. The current time is 21:50:59.

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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.