How far is Concord, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Concord, PA to Erie, PA is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.62 mi
04h 44m
Flight
179.43 mi
288.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.43 mi
Kilometers
288.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.62 mi
Kilometers
432.3 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Murrysville
PA

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Concord
142 mi
02h 22m
To Erie
126.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Hill Interchange

    1495 ft · 30 sec · Willow Hill Interchange

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    934 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
161 mi · 60%
I 79 North
106 mi · 39%
Path Valley Road
13.4 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
I 79
0.59 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.1 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murrysville
02h 22m from Concord
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Erie?

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Concord and 126.6 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Murrysville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murrysville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrysville.

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Greensburg

19 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
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Union Station

25 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

29 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

46 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Erie. Straight-line distance: 179.43 mi (288.77 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Path Valley Road (-77.699873, 40.251673)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.47
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.74 $77.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.60 $87.20
Premium $4.95 $46.96 $93.93
Diesel $5.98 $56.69 $113.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Erie. The current time is 05:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.