How far is Butler County, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Butler County, PA to Erie, PA is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butler County and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler County and Erie.
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Start on the route
2135 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sunbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Sunbury Road
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Turn right onto Pal Mar Drive
978 ft · 44 sec · Pal Mar Drive
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Turn right onto Sunset Drive
81 m · 10 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left
135 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn left onto Centreville Pike
4 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mercer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Mercer Butler Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Butler Pike
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1199 ft · 29 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Leesburg Grove City Road
70 m · 8 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road
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Take the ramp right
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Butler County and Erie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Leesburg Grove City Road
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Butler County 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 Butler County to Erie?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 48.2 miles from Butler County and 47.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Butler County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butler County and Erie. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.14 km).
#1 Butler County
County in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 189,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.9117200, -79.9129900 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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