How far is Wrightsville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wrightsville, PA to Erie, PA is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville and Erie.
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Start on Bull Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · Bull Hill Road
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6
2.7 mi · 5 min · Route 6
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Continue on East Columbus Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · East Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto PA-89
2.8 mi · 5 min · PA-89
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Continue on Ladd Road
1872 ft · 37 sec · Ladd Road
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Continue on Beaverdam Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Beaverdam Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Smiley Hill Road
1070 ft · 20 sec · Smiley Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89
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Continue on PA-8
1.6 km · 2 min · PA-8
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Continue on Wattsburg Road
13.2 mi · 21 min · Wattsburg Road
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Continue on Pine Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on Parade Street
1 km · 2 min · Parade Street
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
3011 ft · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto Peach Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Peach Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
703 ft · 28 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 Wrightsville 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.
Wattsburg Road
Continue on Wattsburg Road
13.2 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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville to Erie?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Wattsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Wrightsville and 24.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Wattsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 36.97 mi (59.5 km).
#1 Wrightsville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.9145000, -79.4253300 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
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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