How far is Erie, PA from Ellwood City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Ellwood City, PA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Ellwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Ellwood City.
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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
87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
868 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East Portersville Road
2352 ft · 59 sec · East Portersville Road
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Turn slight right onto Perry Highway
879 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto West Portersville Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · West Portersville Road
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Continue on Fountain Avenue
2226 ft · 58 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Keystone Way
11 m · 3 sec · Keystone Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Ellwood City.
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
87.2 mi · 01h 34m
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 Rain Showers near Ellwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Ellwood City?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Erie and 50.3 miles from Ellwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers near Ellwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville
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 Sheakleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Ellwood City. Straight-line distance: 88.19 mi (141.93 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellwood City (-80.28645, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
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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