How far is Sugar Grove, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Sugar Grove, PA to Erie, PA is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
50.89 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.89 mi
Kilometers
81.9 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Grove
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North East
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sugar Grove
25.4 mi
00h 29m
To Erie
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    74 m · 5 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  17. 17

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Grove 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 37%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 13%
West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 10%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 9%
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.93 mi · 8%
Big Tree Road
3.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North East
00h 29m from Sugar Grove
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sugar Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Grove to Erie?

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

North East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Sugar Grove and 25.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sugar Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near North East

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

48 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Jamestown, New York

51 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

51 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Grove and Erie. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.74 km).

Sugar Grove

#1 Sugar Grove

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Population569
Coordinates41.9825600, -79.3386600
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Race Street (-79.33866, 41.982688)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Grove and Erie. The current time is 09:38:12.

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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.