How far is Erie, PA from Forward, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Forward, PA is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Forward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Forward.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
941 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 35 sec · Ramada Road
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Continue on North Pleasant Avenue
1976 ft · 42 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Stoystown Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Stoystown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
159 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1941 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Triple S Road
882 ft · 18 sec · Triple S Road
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Continue on Whistler Road
1162 ft · 24 sec · Whistler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whistler Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Whistler Road
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Turn right onto Koontztown Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Koontztown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilbur Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Forward.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Forward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Forward?
The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Erie and 103.7 miles from Forward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Forward.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Forward. Straight-line distance: 151.94 mi (244.52 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forward
Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 40.1314700, -78.8647500 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forward (-78.86475, 40.13147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.66 | $67.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.26 | $72.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.77 | $87.55 |
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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