How far is Kennedy, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Kennedy, PA to Erie, PA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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 03h 27m.
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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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennedy and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedy and Erie.
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Start on Kennedyville Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Kennedyville Road
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Continue on Sullivan Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Sullivan Road
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Continue on Hazleton Road
1585 ft · 1 min · Hazleton Road
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Turn sharp right onto Route 660
2526 ft · 52 sec · Route 660
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Turn left onto Copp Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Copp Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T446
1830 ft · 1 min · T446
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Turn left onto Pinecreek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 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 · 22 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 Kennedy 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 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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Kennedy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennedy to Erie?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Kennedy and 89.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Kennedy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly 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 Kennedy and Erie. Straight-line distance: 140.09 mi (225.46 km).
#1 Kennedy
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,080 |
| Coordinates | 41.6800700, -77.4283100 |
| Altitude | 542 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
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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