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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.55 mi
02h 51m
Flight
121.78 mi
195.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.78 mi
Kilometers
195.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.55 mi
Kilometers
229.41 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burgettstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T13:40
Arrive Burgettstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
71.3 mi
01h 25m
To Burgettstown
71.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

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.

  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

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Sharon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer

    816 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Erie Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South New Castle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

    3223 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Southern Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Washington Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

    1882 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on US 22: Washington Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

    793 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto US 22 West: Weirton

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Bavington

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

    72 m · 7 sec · Maple Grove Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Steubenville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bavington Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Township State Road

    115 m · 12 sec · Smith Township State Road

  35. 35

    Continue on John L Brunner Bypass Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · John L Brunner Bypass Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    131 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.3 mi · 47%
Beaver Valley Expressway
40.5 mi · 28%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 4%
Southern Beltway
4.38 mi · 3%
Keystone Shortway
3.66 mi · 3%
Bavington Road
2.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer
01h 25m from Erie
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Burgettstown. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.98 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Burgettstown

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; a suburb of Pittsburgh

Population1,310
Coordinates40.3820100, -80.3928400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Burgettstown (-80.39284, 40.38201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.11
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Burgettstown. The current time is 13:40:54.

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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.