How far is Erie, PA from Gibsonia, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Gibsonia, PA is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.04 mi
02h 21m
Flight
103.76 mi
166.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.04 mi
Kilometers
193.19 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibsonia
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM EST
Return by in Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Gibsonia
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Stoneboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
60 mi
01h 10m
To Gibsonia
60 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Wexford

    2659 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wexford Bayne Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Wexford Bayne Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wexford Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Wexford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibsonia Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Gibsonia Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grubbs Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Grubbs Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grubbs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
109 mi · 91%
Wexford Road
3 mi · 3%
Wexford Bayne Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Gibsonia Road
2.01 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
PA 910
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneboro
01h 10m from Erie
Leave By
1:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Gibsonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Erie and 60 miles from Gibsonia.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Gibsonia.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

95 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

111 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Gibsonia. Straight-line distance: 103.76 mi (166.98 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 Gibsonia

Situated within Richland Township in the northern portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community encompasses a mix of residential and semi-rural landscapes.

Population0
Coordinates40.6300700, -79.9695000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Gibsonia (-79.9695, 40.63007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.24
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $18.62 $37.24
Mid-grade $4.82 $20.40 $40.80
Premium $5.27 $22.31 $44.62
Diesel $6.58 $27.84 $55.68

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Gibsonia. The current time is 21:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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