How far is Albion, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Albion, PA to Erie, PA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.2 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.2 mi
Kilometers
45.39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albion
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avonia
PA

Census designated place

From Albion
13.9 mi
00h 17m
To Erie
14.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 6N

    149 m · 16 sec · Route 6N

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Williams Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Williams Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Crane Street

    1482 ft · 44 sec · West Crane Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Meadville Street

    2064 ft · 45 sec · Meadville Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Meadville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Meadville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Erie

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-79 North: Erie

    2651 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AMVETS Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 43%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
5.5 mi · 20%
Meadville Road
4.04 mi · 14%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 8%
John Williams Avenue
0.93 mi · 3%
West State Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

AMVETS Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avonia
00h 17m from Albion
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albion and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Erie?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Albion and 14.3 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Albion and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Avonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avonia.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

85 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

88 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

91 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Erie. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.28 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population1,445
Coordinates41.8906100, -80.3664500
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.366534, 41.890606)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Erie. The current time is 08:45:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.