How far is Erie, PA from Wrightsville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Wrightsville, PA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Wrightsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Wrightsville.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
126 m · 14 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto French Street
1.4 km · 2 min · French Street
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Turn left onto East 26th Street
2191 ft · 1 min · East 26th Street
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Turn right onto Parade Street
690 ft · 26 sec · Parade Street
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Turn slight left onto Pine Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on Wattsburg Road
13.2 mi · 21 min · Wattsburg Road
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Continue on PA-8
1.5 km · 2 min · PA-8
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Turn slight right
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89
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Continue on Main Street
2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Smiley Hill Road
1070 ft · 24 sec · Smiley Hill Road
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Turn left onto Beaverdam Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Beaverdam Road
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Continue on Ladd Road
1872 ft · 37 sec · Ladd Road
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Turn straight onto PA-89
2.8 mi · 5 min · PA-89
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on West Columbus Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · West Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Route 6
2.7 mi · 5 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn sharp left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bull Hill Road
34 m · 5 sec · Bull Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bull Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Wrightsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Wattsburg Road
Continue on Wattsburg Road
13.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrightsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Wrightsville?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Wattsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Erie and 22.8 miles from Wrightsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrightsville.
Stop Ideas Near Wattsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 36.97 mi (59.5 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrightsville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.9145000, -79.4253300 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrightsville (-79.42533, 41.9145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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