How far is Braddock Hills, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Braddock Hills, PA to Erie, PA is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
136.07 mi
02h 17m
Flight
118.83 mi
191.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.83 mi
Kilometers
191.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.07 mi
Kilometers
218.99 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Braddock Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock Hills
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock Hills
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
Mercer
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Braddock Hills
68.6 mi
01h 08m
To Erie
67.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Hills and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilkins Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Wilkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilkins Avenue

    2102 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bevington Road

    587 ft · 26 sec · Bevington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bevington Road

    1626 ft · 1 min · Bevington Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2080 ft · 46 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    904 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Braddock Hills 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 279 North
125 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.6 mi · 6%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
State Street
0.44 mi
Wilkins Avenue
0.43 mi
Bevington Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer
01h 08m from Braddock Hills
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Braddock Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Braddock Hills to Erie?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 68.6 miles from Braddock Hills and 67.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Braddock Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

79 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Greensburg

118 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braddock Hills and Erie. Straight-line distance: 118.83 mi (191.24 km).

Braddock Hills

#1 Braddock Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates40.4172900, -79.8650500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkins Avenue (-79.865363, 40.417361)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.08 $44.15
Premium $4.95 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.98 $28.70 $57.41

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 Braddock Hills and Erie. The current time is 00:24:18.

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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.