How far is Erie, PA from Burgettstown, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Burgettstown, PA is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Burgettstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Burgettstown.
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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
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Sharon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer
816 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Erie Street
743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street
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Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South New Castle Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp straight
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
35.5 mi · 38 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
3223 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southern Beltway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Washington Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
1882 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 22: Washington Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
793 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto US 22 West: Weirton
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bavington
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
72 m · 7 sec · Maple Grove Road
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Turn left onto Steubenville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike
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Turn left onto Bavington Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Township State Road
115 m · 12 sec · Smith Township State Road
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Continue on John L Brunner Bypass Road
1.1 km · 1 min · John L Brunner Bypass Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
131 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Burgettstown.
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
66.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Burgettstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Burgettstown?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 71.3 miles from Erie and 71.3 miles from Burgettstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Burgettstown.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Burgettstown. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.98 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burgettstown
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; a suburb of Pittsburgh
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 40.3820100, -80.3928400 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgettstown (-80.39284, 40.38201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
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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