How far is Erie, PA from Farrell, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Farrell, PA is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.52 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.82 mi
107.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.52 mi
Kilometers
142.46 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farrell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Farrell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meadville
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Erie
44.2 mi
00h 51m
To Farrell
44.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Sharon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2388 ft · 43 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Council Street

    1721 ft · 35 sec · Council Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mercer Avenue

    612 ft · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    2210 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

    1623 ft · 49 sec · Roemer Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Beechwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.3 mi · 75%
Keystone Shortway
14.4 mi · 16%
Broadway Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
I 80 West
0.74 mi · 1%
PA 760 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadville
00h 51m from Erie
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Farrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Erie and 44.2 miles from Farrell.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Farrell.

Stop Ideas Near Meadville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meadville, 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 Meadville.

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

91 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

112 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Farrell. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.54 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Farrell

#2 Farrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,542
Coordinates41.2122800, -80.4967400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Farrell (-80.49674, 41.21228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Farrell. The current time is 08:56:49.

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.