How far is Avonia, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Avonia, PA to Erie, PA is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avonia and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avonia and Erie.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hathaway Drive
773 ft · 34 sec · Hathaway Drive
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Turn straight onto West Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Road
32 m · 2 sec · West Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West 12th Street
6.3 mi · 13 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avonia and Erie.
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.
West 12th Street
Continue on West 12th Street
6.27 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Avonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avonia to Erie?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Avonia and 6.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avonia and Erie. Straight-line distance: 11.1 mi (17.86 km).
#1 Avonia
Census designated place
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 42.0456100, -80.2697900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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