How far is Buffington, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Buffington, PA to Erie, PA is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffington and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffington and Erie.
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Start on the route
104 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto One Way Road
46 m · 9 sec · One Way Road
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Turn right onto New Salem Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Salem Road
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Turn sharp right onto Tower Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Continue on Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Turn left onto National Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike
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Continue on Broadway Street
620 ft · 14 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn right onto McChain Road
21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Provost Road
62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 579 North
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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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 Buffington 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.
Parkway 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffington to Erie?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Buffington and 94 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffington and Erie. Straight-line distance: 152.55 mi (245.51 km).
#1 Buffington
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289600, -79.8411600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.85 | $75.71 |
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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