How far is Erie, PA from Braddock Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Braddock Hills, PA is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.26 mi
02h 42m
Flight
118.83 mi
191.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.83 mi
Kilometers
191.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.26 mi
Kilometers
219.29 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braddock Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Braddock Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mercer
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
68.2 mi
01h 21m
To Braddock Hills
68.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Braddock Hills.

  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

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Oakland, Monroeville

    1809 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies

    1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Forest Hills

    1405 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2310 ft · 53 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bevington Road

    2094 ft · 2 min · Bevington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Braddock Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Braddock Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilkins Avenue

    2088 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilkins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 82%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.48 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
I 579 South
1.56 mi · 1%
Boulevard of the Allies
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer
01h 21m from Erie
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Braddock Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Braddock Hills?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Erie and 68.1 miles from Braddock Hills.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Braddock Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

79 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Greensburg

118 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Braddock Hills. Straight-line distance: 118.83 mi (191.24 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Braddock Hills

#2 Braddock Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates40.4172900, -79.8650500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Braddock Hills (-79.86505, 40.41729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Braddock Hills. The current time is 00:27:22.

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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.