How far is Piatt, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Piatt, PA to Erie, PA is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.47 mi
04h 19m
Flight
177.92 mi
286.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.92 mi
Kilometers
286.34 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.47 mi
Kilometers
404.7 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Piatt
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piatt
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piatt
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
Genesee
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Piatt
125.6 mi
02h 09m
To Erie
125.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Piatt Road

    22 m · 10 sec · Piatt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Grover Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grover Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2133 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Spencer Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Spencer Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bloss Mt Road

    1547 ft · 31 sec · Bloss Mt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ogdensburg Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Morris Run Road

    1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gulick Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Williamson Road

    1610 ft · 45 sec · South Williamson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Taber Street

    1687 ft · 1 min · Taber Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Williamson Road

    926 ft · 16 sec · North Williamson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    59 m · 6 sec · Boone Run Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward US 15 North: Mansfield

    2300 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · Appalachian Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Rochester

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  23. 23

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  30. 30

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  33. 33

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piatt 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
162 mi · 65%
Appalachian Thruway
36.5 mi · 15%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 3%
Piatt Road
6.3 mi · 3%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Ogdensburg Road
5.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

78.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
02h 09m from Piatt
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Piatt and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Piatt and 125.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Piatt and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

114 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piatt and Erie. Straight-line distance: 177.92 mi (286.34 km).

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#1 Piatt

Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,140
Coordinates41.5509100, -76.7166200
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Piatt Road (-76.716653, 41.550908)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.59 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
17.74 gal · 67.18 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.79 $81.59
Premium $4.95 $43.94 $87.88
Diesel $5.98 $53.04 $106.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Piatt and Erie. The current time is 04:19:22.

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.