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Distance from Jamestown to Erie

Driving Distance
54.7 mi 88.1 km
Flying Distance
43.7 mi 70.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Jamestown, New York to Erie, Pennsylvania is 54.7 mi (88.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 43.7 mi (70.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 12 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Jamestown
Place Jamestown
State/Province New York
Country US
Latitude 42.097002
Longitude -79.235326
GPS 42.097002° N, 79.235326° W
Local Time 5:05 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Erie
Place Erie
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 42.129039
Longitude -80.084972
GPS 42.129039° N, 80.084972° W
Local Time 5:05 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Jamestown, New York to Erie, Pennsylvania covers 54.7 mi (88.1 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (49.3-54.7 miles / 79-88 km). The primary route shown here saves 20 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

I-86 W and State Hwy 8 N/Wattsburg Rd
54.7 mi 1 hour 12 minutes
Shortest
NY-474 W and State Hwy 8 N
53 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
I-86 W
49.3 mi 57 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.