How far is Crafton, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Crafton, PA to Erie, PA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crafton and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crafton and Erie.
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Start on the route
1 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Crennell Street
1210 ft · 26 sec · Crennell Street
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Continue on West Crafton Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Crafton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Steuben Street
1 km · 1 min · West Steuben Street
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Steubenville Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
122.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Crafton 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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
122 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Crafton and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crafton to Erie?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Crafton and 64.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Crafton and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crafton and Erie. Straight-line distance: 117.06 mi (188.39 km).
#1 Crafton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,731 |
| Coordinates | 40.4350700, -80.0661700 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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