How far is Emsworth, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Emsworth, PA to Erie, PA is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.97 mi
01h 55m
Flight
111.87 mi
180.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.87 mi
Kilometers
180.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.97 mi
Kilometers
196.29 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Emsworth
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emsworth
2026-04-18T00:07
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emsworth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Emsworth
61 mi
00h 57m
To Erie
60.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lowry Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Lowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 79 North: Erie

    1548 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kilbuck Street

    3069 ft · 52 sec · Kilbuck Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79: Erie

    2356 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    116 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emsworth 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79
116 mi · 95%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Ohio River Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Kilbuck Street
0.58 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
I 79 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
00h 57m from Emsworth
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emsworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 61 miles from Emsworth and 60.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emsworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson Center, 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 Jackson Center.

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emsworth and Erie. Straight-line distance: 111.87 mi (180.04 km).

Emsworth

#1 Emsworth

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,333
Coordinates40.5100700, -80.0945000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowry Avenue (-80.094608, 40.510068)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.95 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $5.98 $25.71 $51.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Emsworth and Erie. The current time is 00:07:12.

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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.