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Cities Near Erie

Cities near Erie, Pennsylvania: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Norfolk County, Brantford, Welland. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Erie, Pennsylvania is Norfolk County, about 51 mi (82 km) away — roughly 1 hr 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Norfolk County51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Brantford70 mi / 113 km2 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Welland73 mi / 117 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Youngstown77 mi / 124 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hamilton78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Buffalo81 mi / 130 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
London83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
St. Catharines84 mi / 135 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Niagara Falls85 mi / 136 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cambridge86 mi / 138 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Erie

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Norfolk County, Brantford, Welland, Youngstown, Hamilton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Erie include Norfolk County, Brantford, Welland, Youngstown, Hamilton. The closest is Norfolk County, about 51 miles (82 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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