How far is Erie, PA from Albion, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Albion, PA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Albion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Albion.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 West: Cleveland
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Platea, Girard
873 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Meadville Road
39 m · 7 sec · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Road
528 ft · 12 sec · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Road
4 mi · 6 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Street
2064 ft · 47 sec · Meadville Street
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Turn right onto West Crane Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · West Crane Street
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Continue on John Williams Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · John Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 6N
149 m · 10 sec · Route 6N
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Continue on East State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Albion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
AMVETS Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Albion?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Erie and 13.7 miles from Albion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albion.
Stop Ideas Near Avonia
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 Avonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Albion. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.28 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906100, -80.3664500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-80.36645, 41.89061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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