How far is Erie, PA from West Franklin, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to West Franklin, PA is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and West Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and West Franklin.
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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
168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South, NY 417: Williamsport, Gang Mills
1178 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
25.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business: Main Street
1518 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 Business
54 m · 3 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Elmira Street
1192 ft · 52 sec · East Elmira Street
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Continue on Coles Street
693 ft · 26 sec · Coles Street
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Turn straight onto Sullivan Street
1071 ft · 26 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Sylvania Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
147 m · 26 sec · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Redington Avenue
111 m · 20 sec · Redington Avenue
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Canton Street
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Turn left onto Granville Road
10.6 mi · 17 min · Granville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and West Franklin.
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
168 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to West Franklin?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 122.4 miles from Erie and 122.7 miles from West Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse
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 Shinglehouse.
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and West Franklin. Straight-line distance: 180.28 mi (290.14 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Franklin
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967400, -76.6268900 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Franklin (-76.62689, 41.69674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.34 | $70.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.85 | $85.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.73 | $103.45 |
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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