How far is Bessemer, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bessemer, PA to Erie, PA is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bessemer and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer and Erie.
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Start on Braddock Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Braddock Avenue
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Continue on Kenmawr Avenue
1223 ft · 33 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard
2219 ft · 1 min · Rankin Boulevard
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Continue on Harriet Street
742 ft · 26 sec · Harriet Street
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1267 ft · 35 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 8 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
1356 ft · 51 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
97 m · 13 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
2067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.2 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 18 min
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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 Bessemer 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 279 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bessemer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bessemer to Erie?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Bessemer and 71.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bessemer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bessemer and Erie. Straight-line distance: 120.45 mi (193.85 km).
#1 Bessemer
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,045 |
| Coordinates | 40.3945100, -79.8542200 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
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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