How far is Ridgebury, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Ridgebury, PA to Erie, PA is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
218.59 mi
03h 32m
Flight
172.88 mi
278.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.88 mi
Kilometers
278.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.59 mi
Kilometers
351.79 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgebury
2026-04-23T11:57
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgebury
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
Shinglehouse
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ridgebury
109.6 mi
01h 46m
To Erie
109 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Ridgebury and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerville Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Berwick Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lowman Crossover

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    50.3 mi · 58 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgebury 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
190 mi · 87%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 3%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 3%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 2%
Berwick Turnpike
1.99 mi · 1%
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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shinglehouse
01h 46m from Ridgebury
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgebury and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Ridgebury and 109 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.50 one way or $63.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

88 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

109 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

110 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgebury and Erie. Straight-line distance: 172.88 mi (278.23 km).

Ridgebury

#1 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerville Road (-76.721605, 41.973349)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $31.50
Round trip
$63.01
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.50 $63.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.46 $70.92
Premium $4.95 $38.20 $76.39
Diesel $5.98 $46.11 $92.21

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 Ridgebury and Erie. The current time is 11:57:54.

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.