How far is Curtisville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Curtisville, PA to Erie, PA is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02h 06m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Curtisville and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Curtisville and Erie.
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Start on Saxonburg Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Saxonburg Boulevard
626 ft · 13 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bairdford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bairdford Road
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Turn slight left onto Oak Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oak Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibsonia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gibsonia Road
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Turn slight left onto Turner Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Turner Road
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Turn right onto East Hardies Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Hardies Road
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Turn left onto William Flinn Highway
917 ft · 19 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP
1443 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
981 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Curtisville 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
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Curtisville and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Curtisville to Erie?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 63.7 miles from Curtisville and 63.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Curtisville and Sunny 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Curtisville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.49 km).
#1 Curtisville
Census designated place
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.6422900, -79.8508900 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.31 | $36.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.60 | $41.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
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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