How far is Henderson, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Henderson, PA to Erie, PA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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 Henderson and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Erie.
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Start on Kingsville Road
1345 ft · 37 sec · Kingsville Road
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Continue on C L School Road
1437 ft · 40 sec · C L School Road
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Turn right onto Simpson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 322
1 mi · 1 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 54 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · 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 Henderson 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.
I 79 North
Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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 Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Erie?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Henderson and 58.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Erie. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).
#1 Henderson
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,749 |
| Coordinates | 41.1745100, -79.2767100 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
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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