How far is Jessup, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Jessup, PA to Erie, PA is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jessup and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jessup and Erie.
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Start on Church Street
1558 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
52 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2659 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Avenue
82 m · 7 sec · Constitution Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1163 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1288 ft · 30 sec · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Keystone Avenue
3093 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue
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Continue on Gino Merli Drive
108 m · 12 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Continue on Gino Merli Drive
677 ft · 11 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Continue on Sturges Road
894 ft · 15 sec · Sturges Road
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Continue on Wildcat Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wildcat Road
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Continue on Lakeland Drive
2506 ft · 50 sec · Lakeland Drive
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Turn straight onto Commerce Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on Carbondale Road
1443 ft · 32 sec · Carbondale Road
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Take the ramp right
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Jessup and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Jessup 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 Jessup to Erie?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Jessup and 162.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Jessup and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jessup and Erie. Straight-line distance: 237.36 mi (382 km).
#1 Jessup
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,372 |
| Coordinates | 41.4686900, -75.5621300 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.11 | $136.22 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
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