How far is Erie, PA from Bellwood, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bellwood, PA is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Bellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Bellwood.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 865 North
2265 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Skelp Mountain Road
1315 ft · 28 sec · Skelp Mountain Road
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Continue on Bellwood Road
1567 ft · 31 sec · Bellwood Road
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Continue on East Logan Street
139 m · 11 sec · East Logan Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
701 ft · 33 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
652 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
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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 Bellwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Bellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Bellwood?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Erie and 106 miles from Bellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.52 one way or $61.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Bellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Knox
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 Knox.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 139.44 mi (224.41 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellwood
Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,751 |
| Coordinates | 40.6034000, -78.3247400 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellwood (-78.32474, 40.6034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $30.52 | $61.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.01 | $74.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
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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