Erie to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.6 miles 134.6 km · straight line
104.6 miles estimated 168.3 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Erie from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Erie to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 83.6 miles (134.6 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.6 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Erie is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Erie and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 297.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients