How far is Erie, PA from Avonia, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Avonia, PA is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Avonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Avonia.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
6.3 mi · 12 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lake Road
29 m · 2 sec · West Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right onto Avonia Road
20 m · 3 sec · Avonia Road
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Turn right onto Hathaway Drive
14 m · 7 sec · Hathaway Drive
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Avonia.
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.
West 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
6.27 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Avonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Avonia?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Erie and 5.8 miles from Avonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Avonia.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park
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 Lawrence Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Avonia. Straight-line distance: 11.1 mi (17.86 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avonia
Census designated place
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 42.0456100, -80.2697900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avonia (-80.26979, 42.04561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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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