How far is Olyphant, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Olyphant, PA to Erie, PA is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.28 mi
05h 09m
Flight
235.31 mi
378.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.31 mi
Kilometers
378.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.28 mi
Kilometers
512.22 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Olyphant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olyphant
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olyphant
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Osceola
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Olyphant
159.4 mi
02h 34m
To Erie
158.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lackawanna Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Lackawanna Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Dundaff Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Dundaff Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dundaff Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Dundaff Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Scott Road

    3239 ft · 1 min · Scott Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Scott Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Scott Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    61 m · 4 sec · Commerce Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Carbondale Road

    1443 ft · 32 sec · Carbondale Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  23. 23

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 44%
I 86
100 mi · 31%
Carbondale Road
48.5 mi · 15%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Scott Road
4.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
235.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
02h 34m from Olyphant
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olyphant and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 159.4 miles from Olyphant and 158.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.89 one way or $91.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olyphant and Erie. Straight-line distance: 235.31 mi (378.69 km).

Olyphant

#1 Olyphant

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,007
Coordinates41.4684100, -75.6029700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lackawanna Avenue (-75.602976, 41.468407)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.51 L · about $45.89
Round trip
$91.77
22.46 gal · 85.02 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.89 $91.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.65 $103.29
Premium $4.95 $55.63 $111.27
Diesel $5.98 $67.16 $134.31

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

There is no time difference between Olyphant and Erie. The current time is 00:39:27.

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.