How far is Beaver, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Beaver, PA to Erie, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.19 mi
01h 59m
Flight
99.72 mi
160.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.72 mi
Kilometers
160.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.19 mi
Kilometers
182.16 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Vernon
PA

Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

From Beaver
56.1 mi
00h 59m
To Erie
57 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 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 Beaver and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    937 ft · 41 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    738 ft · 22 sec · Beaver Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    109 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sharon Road

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Sharon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Leopard Lane

    1094 ft · 32 sec · Leopard Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Constitution Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2549 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18

    1835 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 44 sec · Beechwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Shenango Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Shenango Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Butler Street

    587 ft · 22 sec · West Butler Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Erie Street

    1721 ft · 48 sec · South Erie Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street

    1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  24. 24

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
66.2 mi · 59%
Beaver Valley Expressway
21.1 mi · 19%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
7.85 mi · 7%
Constitution Boulevard
6.21 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Glen Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Road

Merge slight left

61.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Vernon
00h 59m from Beaver
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaver 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 Beaver to Erie?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

New Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Beaver and 57 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaver and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near New Vernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Vernon, 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 New Vernon.

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

98 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

105 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

108 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver and Erie. Straight-line distance: 99.72 mi (160.49 km).

Beaver

#1 Beaver

Borough in and the county seat of Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population4,222
Coordinates40.6953400, -80.3047800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-80.304734, 40.695277)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.61
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.30 $32.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.35 $36.70
Premium $4.95 $19.77 $39.53
Diesel $5.98 $23.86 $47.72

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 Beaver and Erie. The current time is 23:49:44.

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.