How far is Erie, PA from Wilmot, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Wilmot, PA is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Wilmot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Wilmot.
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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
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Stevenson Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Road
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Turn slight right onto North Street
67 m · 6 sec · North Street
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Continue on Stevenson Road
587 ft · 22 sec · Stevenson Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Evergreen Road
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Continue on Wyalusing New Albany Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wyalusing New Albany Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shaffers Notch Road
602 ft · 18 sec · Shaffers Notch Road
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Turn left onto Wilmot Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Road
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Turn right
1765 ft · 49 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Wilmot.
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.
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 Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wilmot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Wilmot?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Erie and 131.9 miles from Wilmot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $76.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wilmot.
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 Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 197.75 mi (318.24 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmot
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 41.5948000, -76.3093800 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmot (-76.30938, 41.5948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.00 | $76.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.61 | $111.23 |
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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