How far is Erie, PA from East McKeesport, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to East McKeesport, PA is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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 47m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and East McKeesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and East McKeesport.
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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
28 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
2235 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville
852 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
2931 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Stroschein Road
1370 ft · 35 sec · Stroschein Road
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Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard
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Continue on Monroeville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Monroeville Road
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Turn left onto Wilmerding and Monroeville Road
138 m · 9 sec · Wilmerding and Monroeville Road
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Continue on Patton Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Patton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and East McKeesport.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East McKeesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to East McKeesport?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Erie and 71.7 miles from East McKeesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East McKeesport.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and East McKeesport. Straight-line distance: 121.51 mi (195.55 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East McKeesport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,027 |
| Coordinates | 40.3831200, -79.8064400 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: East McKeesport (-79.80644, 40.38312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
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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