How far is Erie, PA from Charleston, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Charleston, PA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Charleston.
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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
61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Mercer, Franklin
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perry Highway
526 ft · 10 sec · North Perry Highway
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Continue on Franklin Street
2172 ft · 45 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Erie Street
1154 ft · 34 sec · North Erie Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2337 ft · 54 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road
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Continue on West Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road
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Continue on West Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
21 m · 3 sec · Greenfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Charleston.
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
61.7 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Charleston?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Erie and 38.3 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 63.26 mi (101.81 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 41.2370000, -80.3603400 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-80.36034, 41.237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
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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