How far is Erie, PA from Allison Park, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Allison Park, PA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.03 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.65 mi
174.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.03 mi
Kilometers
199.61 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allison Park
Sat, Nov 7, 2:19 AM EST
Return by in Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 4:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-06T23:55
Arrive Allison Park
Sat, Nov 7, 2:19 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EST
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 Erie
62 mi
01h 12m
To Allison Park
62 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Allison Park.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Pittsburgh, Butler

    2264 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 8 South: Pittsburgh

    1108 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    97 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Allison Park.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 84%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10.8 mi · 9%
William Flinn Highway
3.7 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Youngstown Ohio
0.78 mi · 1%
Cranberry
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 12m from Erie
Leave By
1:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Allison Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Allison Park?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 62 miles from Erie and 62 miles from Allison Park.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Allison Park.

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 Erie and Allison Park. Straight-line distance: 108.65 mi (174.86 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allison Park

Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.5595100, -79.9586700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Allison Park (-79.95867, 40.55951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.56
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $19.28 $38.56
Mid-grade $4.82 $21.12 $42.25
Premium $5.27 $23.10 $46.20
Diesel $6.58 $28.83 $57.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Allison Park. The current time is 23:55:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.