How far is Erie, PA from Fairdale, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Fairdale, PA is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 37m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Fairdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Fairdale.
-
1
Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
-
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Washington
33.7 mi · 46 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
19.6 mi · 22 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
899 ft · 31 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
111 m · 15 sec
-
12
Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
-
13
Turn left onto West George Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West George Street
-
14
Turn right onto North Eighty Eight Road
111 m · 6 sec · North Eighty Eight Road
-
15
Continue on South Vine Street
1365 ft · 25 sec · South Vine Street
-
16
Continue on Eighty Eight Road
1570 ft · 27 sec · Eighty Eight Road
-
17
Turn slight left onto Nemacolin Road
991 ft · 33 sec · Nemacolin Road
-
18
Turn left onto Schroyers Lane
86 m · 12 sec · Schroyers Lane
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schroyers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Fairdale.
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 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Fairdale?
The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 91.3 miles from Erie and 91.5 miles from Fairdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Fairdale.
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 Fairdale. Straight-line distance: 155.04 mi (249.51 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairdale
Fairdale is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8870200, -79.9681100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairdale (-79.96811, 39.88702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $34.08 | $68.15 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $42.49 | $84.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 05, 2026