How far is Factoryville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Factoryville, PA to Erie, PA is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.32 mi
05h 06m
Flight
224.84 mi
361.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.84 mi
Kilometers
361.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.32 mi
Kilometers
470.44 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Nov 6, 2:37 PM EST
Return by in Factoryville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Factoryville
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Erie
Fri, Nov 6, 2:37 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Factoryville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Factoryville
146.3 mi
02h 33m
To Erie
146 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    39 m · 4 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    40 m · 5 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    69 m · 11 sec · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Walton Street

    629 ft · 34 sec · Walton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto US 220 North: Sayre

    1877 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Towanda Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive

    878 ft · 13 sec · Yanuzzi Drive

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  28. 28

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  38. 38

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
199 mi · 68%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
25.1 mi · 9%
Towanda Bypass
15.2 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Highway
14.6 mi · 5%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

78.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 33m from Factoryville
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Factoryville and Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 146.3 miles from Factoryville and 146 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Factoryville and Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Factoryville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 224.84 mi (361.85 km).

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#1 Factoryville

Situated in Wyoming County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 820 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.5631300, -75.7826900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-75.78303, 41.562974)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.05 L · about $45.55
Round trip
$91.10
20.64 gal · 78.1 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $45.55 $91.10
Mid-grade $4.83 $49.87 $99.73
Premium $5.28 $54.52 $109.04
Diesel $6.59 $67.99 $135.98

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Factoryville and Erie. The current time is 09:31:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.