How far is Chartiers, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Chartiers, PA to Erie, PA is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chartiers and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers and Erie.
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Start on Chartiers Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Chartiers Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
3123 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main
595 ft · 18 sec · Main
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Greene Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Greene Street
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Turn right onto Lippencott Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lippencott Road
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Take the ramp right
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145.5 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Chartiers 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.
I 79 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Chartiers and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chartiers to Erie?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Chartiers and 88.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chartiers and 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 Chartiers and Erie. Straight-line distance: 150.02 mi (241.43 km).
#1 Chartiers
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 39.9581300, -80.0508900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
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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