How far is Erie, PA from Franklin, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Franklin, PA is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Franklin.
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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
36.3 mi · 39 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
1666 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Conneaut Lake Road
1010 ft · 19 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
2766 ft · 58 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Smock Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue
555 ft · 17 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
647 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1391 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Cochranton Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cochranton Road
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Continue on Meadville Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Grant Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Meadville Pike
1688 ft · 48 sec · Meadville Pike
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Continue on 13th Street
1099 ft · 44 sec · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Franklin.
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
36.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Franklin?
The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Saegertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Erie and 33.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Saegertown
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 Saegertown.
Union Station
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Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978400, -79.8314400 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-79.83144, 41.39784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
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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