How far is Erie, PA from Farmington, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Farmington, PA is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195 mi
03h 46m
Flight
162.7 mi
261.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.7 mi
Kilometers
261.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195 mi
Kilometers
313.83 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Harmony
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
97.6 mi
01h 53m
To Farmington
97.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2792 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    2778 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville

    3223 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    5.2 mi · 6 min · University Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Connellsville Street

    2548 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Connellsville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Connellsville Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Connellsville Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    1124 ft · 27 sec · Stewart Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    1426 ft · 26 sec · East Fayette Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on National Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.5 mi · 24%
National Pike
10.7 mi · 5%
Memorial Boulevard
7.94 mi · 4%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.88 mi · 4%
University Drive
5.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
01h 53m from Erie
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Farmington?

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Erie and 97.5 miles from Farmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harmony, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.

RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

74 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

83 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

83 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 162.7 mi (261.84 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Farmington

Census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,197
Coordinates39.8073000, -79.5656000
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Farmington (-79.5656, 39.8073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $28.11
Round trip
$56.22
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.11 $56.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.95 $34.08 $68.17
Diesel $5.98 $41.14 $82.28

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Farmington. The current time is 01:59:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.