How far is Duquesne, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Duquesne, PA to Erie, PA is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duquesne and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duquesne and Erie.
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Start on Commonwealth Avenue
850 ft · 31 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Duquesne Boulevard
1595 ft · 27 sec · Duquesne Boulevard
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Continue on Kennywood Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard
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Continue on River Road
123 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn slight left onto Rankin Bridge, Swissvale
775 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Bridge
2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2617 ft · 1 min · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
2067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.2 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Duquesne 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 279 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 01m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duquesne to Erie?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Duquesne and 69 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.94 one way or $39.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Duquesne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and Erie. Straight-line distance: 121.32 mi (195.25 km).
#1 Duquesne
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.3814600, -79.8597700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.94 | $39.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
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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