How far is Chevy Chase Heights, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Chevy Chase Heights, PA to Erie, PA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase Heights and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Heights and Erie.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
1264 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Marion Road
18 m · 7 sec · Marion Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 119 Highway North
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Route 119 Highway North
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Continue on North 4th Street
2319 ft · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on West Pike Road
890 ft · 15 sec · West Pike Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2722 ft · 50 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on West Pike Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422: Kittanning
1932 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Chevy Chase Heights 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
Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chevy Chase Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase Heights to Erie?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Heath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Chevy Chase Heights and 76.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chevy Chase Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Heath
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 Heath.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Heights and Erie. Straight-line distance: 114.07 mi (183.58 km).
#1 Chevy Chase Heights
Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 40.6367300, -79.1442000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.99 | $63.99 |
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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