How far is Youngsville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Youngsville, PA to Erie, PA is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Erie.
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Start on East Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Youngsville Bypass
755 ft · 14 sec · Youngsville Bypass
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.6 mi · 22 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 Youngsville 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Erie?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Youngsville and 29.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.43 km).
#1 Youngsville
Situated in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania within Warren County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,201 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8522800, -79.3186600 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
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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