Charlottesville to Erie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Erie?

The distance from Charlottesville to Erie is 295.8 miles (476 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located NNW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.7 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Erie in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Erie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.