How far is Chippewa, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Chippewa, PA to Erie, PA is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa and Erie.
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Start on Chippewa Road
33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road
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Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road
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Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road
3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road
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Turn left onto John Brady Drive
1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road
1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
191.5 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Chippewa and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
192 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Chippewa and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chippewa to Erie?
The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Reynoldsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Chippewa and 141.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chippewa and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsville
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 Reynoldsville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and Erie. Straight-line distance: 181.46 mi (292.03 km).
#1 Chippewa
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,506 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378600, -76.7769000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
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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