How far is Bear Rocks, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bear Rocks, PA to Erie, PA is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Rocks and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Rocks and Erie.
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Start on East Lake Road
1520 ft · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Turn left onto Bethann Road
779 ft · 39 sec · Bethann Road
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Turn left onto Big Springs Road
1138 ft · 50 sec · Big Springs Road
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Turn straight onto Bear Rocks Road
2856 ft · 1 min · Bear Rocks Road
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Turn right onto Mt Top Road
25 m · 2 sec · Mt Top Road
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Turn slight left onto Bear Rocks Road
55 m · 5 sec · Bear Rocks Road
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Turn left onto State Route 31
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
3.9 mi · 6 min · Three Mile Hill
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Continue on State Route 31
2092 ft · 41 sec · State Route 31
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Take the ramp right
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
4.7 mi · 5 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1753 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1874 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 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 Bear Rocks and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bear Rocks and Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Rocks to Erie?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Bear Rocks and 85.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.37 one way or $52.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bear Rocks and Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
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Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Rocks and Erie. Straight-line distance: 142.37 mi (229.12 km).
#1 Bear Rocks
Situated within the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located in Fayette County along the western slope of Chestnut Ridge.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1228500, -79.4617000 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $4.40 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $39.43 | $78.85 |
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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