How far is Erie, PA from Bellevue, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bellevue, PA is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Bellevue.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
6 mi · 8 min · Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Bellevue, West View
1483 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto North Starr Avenue
1300 ft · 43 sec · North Starr Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2683 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 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 Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Scattered Rain Showers near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 61.4 miles from Erie and 61.3 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 1:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Scattered Rain Showers near Bellevue.
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.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.85 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
Positioned in Allegheny County roughly five miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, this borough serves as a primarily residential community within the metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4939600, -80.0517200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-80.05172, 40.49396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $4.40 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $22.84 | $45.67 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
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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