How far is Warren, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Warren, PA to Erie, PA is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.25 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.15 mi
83.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.25 mi
Kilometers
106.62 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Warren
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-05-31T06:47
Arrive Erie
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warren
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
Bear Lake
PA

Borough in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Warren
33.1 mi
00h 42m
To Erie
33.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jackson Run Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Forrest Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 28%
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi · 19%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 10%
West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 7%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 7%
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.93 mi · 6%
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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Lake
00h 42m from Warren
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warren and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Warren and 33.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warren and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Lake

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

25 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

52 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

57 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Erie. Straight-line distance: 52.15 mi (83.92 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

City in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,974
Coordinates41.8439500, -79.1450400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-79.145061, 41.843947)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and Erie. The current time is 06:47:51.

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.