How far is Bryn Mawr, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bryn Mawr, PA to Erie, PA is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryn Mawr and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr and Erie.
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Start on Franklin Drive
1639 ft · 1 min · Franklin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hays Road
751 ft · 26 sec · Hays Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
2061 ft · 1 min · Old Washington Road
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Turn left onto Boyce Road
92 m · 14 sec · Boyce Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2630 ft · 55 sec · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Chapel Wood Drive
2162 ft · 2 min · Chapel Wood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ashlawn Drive
45 m · 8 sec · Ashlawn Drive
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hastings Mill Road
2468 ft · 1 min · Hastings Mill Road
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Continue on Morton Road
2681 ft · 2 min · Morton Road
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Turn left onto Morrow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayview Road
2064 ft · 51 sec · Mayview Road
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Continue on Bank Street
1 km · 2 min · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
127 m · 16 sec · Dewey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
849 ft · 27 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1988 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 79: Erie, Washington
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
128 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Bryn Mawr 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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
128 mi · 02h 24m
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 Bryn Mawr and Slight 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 Bryn Mawr to Erie?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 Bryn Mawr and 71.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 1:50 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 Bryn Mawr and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Bryn Mawr and Erie. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.96 km).
#1 Bryn Mawr
Census-designated place in Delaware and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,009 |
| Coordinates | 40.3039600, -80.0867200 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| 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 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 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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