How far is Wellsboro, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wellsboro, PA to Erie, PA is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsboro and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsboro and Erie.
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Start on Main Street
2289 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto South Brookland Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · South Brookland Road
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Turn sharp left
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi · 29 min · Steer Brook Road
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Turn left onto East Academy Street
3017 ft · 1 min · East Academy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Oswayo Street
887 ft · 20 sec · North Oswayo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ceres Road
2355 ft · 47 sec · Ceres Road
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Continue on Route 44
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 44
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Continue on Ceres Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ceres Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wayne Street
54 m · 3 sec · Wayne Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Wayne Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on Buffalo Street
3077 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Turn left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellsboro and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
77.1 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wellsboro and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsboro to Erie?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
West Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Wellsboro and 88.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellsboro and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near West Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsboro and Erie. Straight-line distance: 145.5 mi (234.16 km).
#1 Wellsboro
Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.7486800, -77.3005300 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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