How far is Wysox, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wysox, PA to Erie, PA is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wysox and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wysox and Erie.
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Start on the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp straight
37 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto US 220 North: Sayre
1877 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass
15.2 mi · 18 min · Towanda Bypass
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Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive
878 ft · 13 sec · Yanuzzi Drive
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Take the exit right
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Wysox 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
78.9 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wysox and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wysox to Erie?
The road trip is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Wysox and 122.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.38 one way or $70.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wysox and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse
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 Shinglehouse.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wysox and Erie. Straight-line distance: 190.95 mi (307.31 km).
#1 Wysox
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,636 |
| Coordinates | 41.7745200, -76.3993800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.38 | $70.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.83 | $79.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.79 | $103.57 |
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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