How far is Edinboro, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Edinboro, PA to Erie, PA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.05 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.78 mi
28.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.05 mi
Kilometers
37.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, May 21, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Edinboro
Thu, May 21, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinboro
2026-05-21T07:36
Arrive Erie
Thu, May 21, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edinboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avonia
PA

Census designated place

From Edinboro
11.3 mi
00h 13m
To Erie
11.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edinboro and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edinboro and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Waterford Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Waterford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    636 ft · 29 sec · Erie Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Plum Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Route 6N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinboro and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 6N
18.8 mi · 82%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 10%
West Plum Street
0.71 mi · 3%
State Street
0.44 mi · 2%
PA 5 East
0.26 mi · 1%
Erie Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 6N

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avonia
00h 13m from Edinboro
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edinboro and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edinboro to Erie?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Edinboro and 11.7 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edinboro and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Avonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avonia.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

85 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

88 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

91 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinboro and Erie. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 km).

Edinboro

#1 Edinboro

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,405
Coordinates41.8742200, -80.1317200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterford Street (-80.131716, 41.874213)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.62
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.31 $6.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.73 $7.45
Premium $4.95 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.84 $9.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Edinboro and Erie. The current time is 07:36:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.