How far is Berlin, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Berlin, PA to Erie, PA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Erie.
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Start on 5th Avenue
11 m · 7 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
931 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1703 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Berlin Plank Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Berlin Plank Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
2940 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.2 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Berlin 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog leaving Berlin and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Erie?
The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Berlin and 101 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Berlin and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Zelienople
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 Zelienople.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 163.51 mi (263.15 km).
#1 Berlin
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,931 |
| Coordinates | 39.9206400, -78.9578000 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.22 | $70.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.52 | $85.04 |
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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