How far is Woodward, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Woodward, PA to Erie, PA is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodward and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodward and Erie.
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Start on Mountain Avenue
106 m · 6 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Continue on Penns Valley Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Penns Valley Road
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Continue on East Aaron Square
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Aaron Square
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Penns Valley Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Penns Valley Road
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Continue on Penns Valley Pike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Penns Valley Pike
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South Harrison Road
2762 ft · 1 min · South Harrison Road
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: DuBois
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · 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 Woodward and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
141 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodward and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodward to Erie?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Woodward and 121.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodward and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Erie. Straight-line distance: 164.8 mi (265.22 km).
#1 Woodward
Census designated place
| Population | 2,116 |
| Coordinates | 40.8986800, -77.3560900 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.11 | $84.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
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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