How far is Johnsonburg, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Johnsonburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.44 mi
02h 18m
Flight
84.97 mi
136.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.44 mi
Kilometers
169.69 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Johnsonburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonburg
2026-04-18T14:02
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Bradford
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Johnsonburg
65.7 mi
01h 09m
To Erie
39.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glen Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · Glen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cobb Street

    94 m · 13 sec · Cobb Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street

    1958 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    926 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonburg 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
67.3 mi · 64%
Wilcox Road
44 mi · 42%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 6%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 4%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

67.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bradford
01h 09m from Johnsonburg
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnsonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 65.7 miles from Johnsonburg and 39.7 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnsonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near West Bradford

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

49 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

77 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 84.97 mi (136.74 km).

Johnsonburg

#1 Johnsonburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,264
Coordinates41.4906200, -78.6750300
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Glen Avenue (-78.674954, 41.490619)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.40
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.20 $30.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.11 $34.22
Premium $4.95 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.98 $22.25 $44.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnsonburg and Erie. The current time is 14:02:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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