How far is Waverly, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Waverly, PA to Erie, PA is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
315.43 mi
05h 03m
Flight
229.27 mi
368.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.27 mi
Kilometers
368.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.43 mi
Kilometers
507.64 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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 Waverly
158 mi
02h 31m
To Erie
157.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Waverly and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Abington Road

    647 ft · 13 sec · Abington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carbondale Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Carbondale Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  8. 8

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 44%
I 86
100 mi · 32%
Carbondale Road
51.2 mi · 16%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.1 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
02h 31m from Waverly
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 158 miles from Waverly and 157.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Erie. Straight-line distance: 229.27 mi (368.97 km).

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#1 Waverly

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,675
Coordinates41.5264700, -75.7054700
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington Road (-75.705542, 41.526476)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.13 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.95
22.26 gal · 84.26 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.48 $90.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.19 $102.37
Premium $4.95 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $5.98 $66.56 $133.11

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 Waverly and Erie. The current time is 01:58:58.

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.