How far is Wetmore, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wetmore, PA to Erie, PA is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wetmore and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetmore and Erie.
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Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Crary Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Crary Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
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Turn left
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 21 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 Wetmore and Erie.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Wetmore and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wetmore to Erie?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Wetmore and 43.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wetmore and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove
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 Sugar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wetmore and Erie. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).
#1 Wetmore
Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.6950600, -78.8755900 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
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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