How far is Ben Avon, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Ben Avon, PA to Erie, PA is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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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 01h 56m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ben Avon and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ben Avon and Erie.
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Start on Forest Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
149 m · 23 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Dickson Avenue
145 m · 17 sec · Dickson Avenue
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Turn right onto Perrysville Avenue
2289 ft · 1 min · Perrysville Avenue
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Continue on Perrysville Road
858 ft · 29 sec · Perrysville Road
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Turn slight left onto New Brighton Road
688 ft · 19 sec · New Brighton Road
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Continue on Ben Avon Heights Road
2984 ft · 1 min · Ben Avon Heights Road
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Continue on Ben Avon Heights Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Ben Avon Heights Road
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Turn right onto Camp Horne Road
881 ft · 29 sec · Camp Horne Road
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Turn left onto I 279: Erie
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Parkway North
4.6 mi · 6 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Ben Avon 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.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Ben Avon and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ben Avon to Erie?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Ben Avon and 61.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ben Avon and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
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 Stoneboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ben Avon and Erie. Straight-line distance: 112.01 mi (180.26 km).
#1 Ben Avon
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,777 |
| Coordinates | 40.5081200, -80.0831100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
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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