How far is Big Beaver, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Big Beaver, PA to Erie, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.16 mi
01h 51m
Flight
91.29 mi
146.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.16 mi
Kilometers
182.12 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Beaver
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big 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
Sheakleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Big Beaver
50.6 mi
00h 55m
To Erie
62.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Beaver and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Drive

    928 ft · 44 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Foxwood Road

    680 ft · 18 sec · Foxwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shenango Road

    2706 ft · 1 min · Shenango Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP

    2955 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18

    1835 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 44 sec · Beechwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Shenango Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Shenango Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Butler Street

    587 ft · 22 sec · West Butler Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Erie Street

    1721 ft · 48 sec · South Erie Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street

    1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
66.2 mi · 59%
Beaver Valley Expressway
15.7 mi · 14%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
7.85 mi · 7%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Glen Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Wilmington Road
0.78 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheakleyville
00h 55m from Big Beaver
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Beaver and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Beaver to Erie?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Big Beaver and 62.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:46 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 Mostly Sunny around Big Beaver and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

108 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Beaver and Erie. Straight-line distance: 91.29 mi (146.91 km).

Big Beaver

#1 Big Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,827
Coordinates40.8245100, -80.3628400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.361818, 40.823791)
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 Big Beaver and Erie. The current time is 03:15:15.

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.