How far is Erie, PA from Braddock, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Braddock, PA is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Braddock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Braddock.
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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
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Oakland, Monroeville
1809 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies
1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.9 mi · 5 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
761 ft · 29 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 11 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on Miller Street
1267 ft · 37 sec · Miller Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harriet Street
742 ft · 20 sec · Harriet Street
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Continue on Rankin Boulevard
2219 ft · 1 min · Rankin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
1223 ft · 30 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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Continue on Braddock Avenue
2417 ft · 1 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
21 m · 2 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Braddock.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Partly Sunny near Braddock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Braddock?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 67.9 miles from Erie and 67.8 miles from Braddock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Partly Sunny near Braddock.
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 Braddock. Straight-line distance: 119.77 mi (192.75 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Braddock
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 40.4034000, -79.8683800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Braddock (-79.86838, 40.4034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
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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