How far is Marienville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Marienville, PA to Erie, PA is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
85.62 mi
01h 56m
Flight
67.35 mi
108.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.35 mi
Kilometers
108.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.62 mi
Kilometers
137.8 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Marienville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marienville
2026-10-15T15:58
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marienville
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
Hydetown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Marienville
43.4 mi
00h 58m
To Erie
42.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Spruce Street

    30 m · 5 sec · East Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    12 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Route 36 and 62

    1612 ft · 21 sec · Route 36 and 62

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tionesta Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Titusville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  16. 16

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Waterford Street

    2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street

  21. 21

    Continue on PA-97

    6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19

    19 m · 1 sec · Route 19

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 19

    1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Peach Street

    14.4 mi · 26 min · Peach Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    703 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marienville and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peach Street
14.4 mi · 17%
William Flinn Highway
12.4 mi · 15%
PA-97
6.91 mi · 8%
Titusville Road
5.69 mi · 7%
Colonel Drake Highway
4.55 mi · 5%
Tionesta Road
4.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peach Street

Continue on Peach Street

14.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hydetown
00h 58m from Marienville
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marienville and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Hydetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Marienville and 42.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marienville and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Hydetown

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

64 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

94 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

98 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marienville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 67.35 mi (108.39 km).

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#1 Marienville

Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a key community within Forest County.

Population0
Coordinates41.4689500, -79.1231000
Altitude528
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Spruce Street (-79.123103, 41.469166)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.87 $29.75
Premium $5.31 $16.02 $32.04
Diesel $6.55 $19.78 $39.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marienville and Erie. The current time is 15:58:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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