How far is Erie, PA from Williamsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
123.46 mi
02h 28m
Flight
95.67 mi
153.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.67 mi
Kilometers
153.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.46 mi
Kilometers
198.69 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
61.7 mi
01h 14m
To Williamsburg
61.7 mi
01h 14m

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
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

    851 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

    858 ft · 40 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Poplar Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cherry Alley

    67 m · 16 sec · Cherry Alley

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 68%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Butler Road
1.14 mi · 1%
US 422
1 mi · 1%
Franklin Hill Road
0.75 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

84.1 mi · 01h 30m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 14m from Erie
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Partly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Erie and 61.7 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Partly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 95.67 mi (153.97 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,167
Coordinates40.8100600, -79.5231000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Williamsburg (-79.5231, 40.81006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.63
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.81 $35.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.05 $40.10
Premium $4.95 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.98 $26.07 $52.15

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 Williamsburg. The current time is 00:05:22.

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.