How far is Brackenridge, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Brackenridge, PA to Erie, PA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
128.92 mi
02h 15m
Flight
106.6 mi
171.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.92 mi
Kilometers
207.47 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Brackenridge
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brackenridge
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brackenridge
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Brackenridge
62.8 mi
01h 07m
To Erie
66.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Morgan Street

    1973 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Princeton Avenue

    2096 ft · 2 min · Princeton Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1903 ft · 55 sec · Burtner Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 356: Butler, Freeport

    1798 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Butler Road

    755 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pike Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Pike Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Freeport Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue

    82 m · 5 sec · Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wayne Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Wayne Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South McKean Street

    1451 ft · 45 sec · South McKean Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2694 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street

    959 ft · 20 sec · West Cunningham Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New Castle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US 422

    62 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1684 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    3255 ft · 50 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on New Castle Road

    10.8 mi · 15 min · New Castle Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  26. 26

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
83.8 mi · 65%
New Castle Road
13.5 mi · 10%
South Pike Road
9.53 mi · 7%
Freeport Road
6.26 mi · 5%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
4.21 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 07m from Brackenridge
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brackenridge to Erie?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Brackenridge and 66.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brackenridge and Erie. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).

Brackenridge

#1 Brackenridge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,113
Coordinates40.6081200, -79.7411600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornelia Street (-79.741269, 40.608091)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.93 $41.85
Premium $4.95 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $5.98 $27.21 $54.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brackenridge and Erie. The current time is 23:07:14.

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.