How far is Erie, PA from Aspinwall, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Aspinwall, PA is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.92 mi
02h 36m
Flight
113.54 mi
182.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.54 mi
Kilometers
182.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.92 mi
Kilometers
213.92 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspinwall
Thu, May 21, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, May 21, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-21T17:44
Arrive Aspinwall
Thu, May 21, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
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 Erie
66.5 mi
01h 18m
To Aspinwall
66.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ohio Street

    1035 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    1589 ft · 53 sec · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    1043 ft · 25 sec · East Ohio Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 North: Etna

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Park Bridge, Aspinwall

    148 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Aspinwall, Sharpsburg

    145 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Aspinwall

    46 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    1960 ft · 55 sec · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    552 ft · 15 sec · Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 84%
Parkway North
11.2 mi · 8%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.35 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
State Street
0.44 mi
Highland Park Bridge
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 18m from Erie
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Aspinwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 66.5 miles from Erie and 66.4 miles from Aspinwall.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Aspinwall.

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 Aspinwall. Straight-line distance: 113.54 mi (182.73 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Aspinwall

#2 Aspinwall

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,653
Coordinates40.4914600, -79.9047700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Aspinwall (-79.90477, 40.49146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Aspinwall. The current time is 17:44:49.

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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.