How far is Erie, PA from Boswell, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Boswell, PA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.19 mi
03h 51m
Flight
146.64 mi
235.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.19 mi
Kilometers
327 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Boswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zelienople
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
101.6 mi
01h 55m
To Boswell
101.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    941 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 40 sec · Ramada Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Center Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Center Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Johnstown, Meyersdale

    3171 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 219 North: Johnstown

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Jennerstown

    1696 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1831 ft · 36 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hower Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Hower Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.9 mi · 40%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
5.72 mi · 3%
North Center Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zelienople
01h 55m from Erie
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Boswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Erie and 101.6 miles from Boswell.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Boswell.

Stop Ideas Near Zelienople

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zelienople, 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 Zelienople.

RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

74 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

83 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Boswell. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (235.99 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Boswell

Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,180
Coordinates40.1614700, -79.0289200
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Boswell (-79.02892, 40.16147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.14 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.59
14.34 gal · 54.28 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.30 $58.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.97 $65.95
Premium $4.95 $35.52 $71.04
Diesel $5.98 $42.88 $85.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Boswell. The current time is 02:41:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.