How far is Erie, PA from Evans City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Evans City, PA is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Evans City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Evans 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
95.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Zelienople
1602 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Little Creek Road
2489 ft · 1 min · Little Creek Road
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Turn right onto Seneca School Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Seneca School Road
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Turn right onto Hartmann Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartmann Road
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Turn left onto Evans City Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Evans City Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2578 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Evans 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
95.3 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Evans City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Evans City?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 51.8 miles from Erie and 51.8 miles from Evans City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Evans 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.
Union Station
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Jamestown, New York
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Evans City. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evans City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,711 |
| Coordinates | 40.7692300, -80.0628400 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evans City (-80.06284, 40.76923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
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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