Erie to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.7 miles 643.2 km · straight line
479.6 miles estimated 771.8 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Erie from Montreal?

The distance from Erie to Montreal is 399.7 miles (643.2 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NE of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.6 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Erie is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Erie and Montreal. 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.

How to Get from Erie to Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Montreal

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients