How far is Erie, PA from Ben Avon, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Ben Avon, PA is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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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 20m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Ben Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Ben Avon.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min · Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Camp Horne Road
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Camp Horne Road, Emsworth
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Camp Horne Road
81 m · 14 sec · Camp Horne Road
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Turn left onto Ben Avon Heights Road
2607 ft · 1 min · Ben Avon Heights Road
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Continue on Ben Avon Heights Road
2984 ft · 1 min · Ben Avon Heights Road
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Continue on New Brighton Road
688 ft · 19 sec · New Brighton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Perrysville Road
858 ft · 29 sec · Perrysville Road
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Continue on Perrysville Avenue
2348 ft · 1 min · Perrysville Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Forest Avenue
620 ft · 27 sec · Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Ben Avon.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Ben Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Ben Avon?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Erie and 60.6 miles from Ben Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.07 one way or $38.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Rain Showers near Ben Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
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 Stoneboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Ben Avon. Straight-line distance: 112.01 mi (180.26 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ben Avon
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,777 |
| Coordinates | 40.5081200, -80.0831100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ben Avon (-80.08311, 40.50812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $4.46 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
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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