How far is Enlow, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Enlow, PA to Erie, PA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enlow and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enlow and Erie.
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Start on West Allegheny Road
63 m · 12 sec · West Allegheny Road
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Turn right onto Cliff Mine Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Cliff Mine Road
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Turn right onto Montour Run Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Montour Run Road
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Continue on Beaver Grade Road
2594 ft · 52 sec · Beaver Grade Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Clever Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Clever Road
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Turn left onto Silver Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lane
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Continue on Forest Grove Road
2012 ft · 41 sec · Forest Grove Road
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Continue on North Forest Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Forest Grove Road
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Turn sharp right onto Coraopolis Road
1177 ft · 26 sec · Coraopolis Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 79: Erie
953 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
118.1 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Enlow 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
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 10m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Enlow and Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enlow to Erie?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 65.4 miles from Enlow and 71.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Enlow and Rain Showers 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 Enlow and Erie. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.66 km).
#1 Enlow
Situated in the western portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 968 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4542300, -80.2331100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.39 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
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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