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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.05 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.1 mi
17.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.1 mi
Kilometers
17.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.05 mi
Kilometers
19.39 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Avonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avonia
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lawrence Park
PA

Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Avonia
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Erie
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hathaway Drive

    773 ft · 34 sec · Hathaway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Lake Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Road

    32 m · 2 sec · West Lake Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West 12th Street

    6.3 mi · 13 min · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  8. 8

    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.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 12th Street
6.27 mi · 52%
West Lake Road
4.8 mi · 40%
State Street
0.44 mi · 4%
Hathaway Drive
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Park
00h 11m from Avonia
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Avonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Avonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrence Park, 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 Lawrence Park.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

65 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

65 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

68 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avonia and Erie. Straight-line distance: 11.1 mi (17.86 km).

Avonia

#1 Avonia

Census designated place

Population1,205
Coordinates42.0456100, -80.2697900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.269755, 42.04568)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avonia and Erie. The current time is 23:37:29.

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.