How far is Erie, PA from Youngsville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Youngsville, PA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Youngsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Youngsville.
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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
15.6 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Youngsville Bypass
678 ft · 15 sec · Youngsville Bypass
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
2585 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Youngsville.
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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Youngsville?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Erie and 26.7 miles from Youngsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.43 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngsville
Situated in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania within Warren County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,201 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8522800, -79.3186600 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngsville (-79.31866, 41.85228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
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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