How far is Galeton, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Galeton, PA to Erie, PA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galeton and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galeton and Erie.
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Start on Bridge Street
983 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto South Brookland Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · South Brookland Road
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Turn sharp left
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi · 29 min · Steer Brook Road
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
3017 ft · 1 min · East Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Oswayo Street
887 ft · 20 sec · North Oswayo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ceres Road
2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road
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Continue on Route 44
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44
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Continue on Ceres Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street
54 m · 3 sec · Wayne Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on Buffalo Street
3077 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Turn left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galeton and Erie.
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
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Galeton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galeton to Erie?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Galeton and 78.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Galeton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near West Bradford
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 West Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galeton and Erie. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.84 km).
#1 Galeton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7331200, -77.6419300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.30 | $54.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
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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