How far is Erie, PA from Derry, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Derry, PA is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Derry.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.2 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road
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Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
9 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Kinsgton Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Kinsgton Road
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Turn left onto Y Street
738 ft · 25 sec · Y Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
113 m · 22 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Derry.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Derry?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Erie and 85.4 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Derry. Straight-line distance: 130.58 mi (210.15 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Situated in the foothills of the Chestnut Ridge within southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is positioned in eastern Westmoreland County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3339600, -79.2997600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derry (-79.29976, 40.33396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $4.40 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $39.62 | $79.25 |
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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