How far is Erie, PA from Dravosburg, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Dravosburg, PA is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Dravosburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Dravosburg.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto PPG Arena
48 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
129 m · 10 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Turn right onto Washington Place
1365 ft · 41 sec · Washington Place
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right
1219 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
2025 ft · 57 sec · Birmingham Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · East Carson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
636 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
575 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Mifflin Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road
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Turn straight onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
2386 ft · 42 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Richland Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
851 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Ravine Street
46 m · 7 sec · Ravine Street
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Continue on Ravine Street
726 ft · 32 sec · Ravine Street
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Continue on McClure Street
538 ft · 24 sec · McClure Street
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Keep slight left to continue on McClure Street
31 m · 6 sec · McClure Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
78 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Dravosburg.
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
112 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Light Rain near Dravosburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Dravosburg?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 68.8 miles from Erie and 68.8 miles from Dravosburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Light Rain near Dravosburg.
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 Dravosburg. Straight-line distance: 123.32 mi (198.47 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dravosburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 40.3506300, -79.8861600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dravosburg (-79.88616, 40.35063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.34 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $25.33 | $50.65 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
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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