How far is Erie, PA from Greenville, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Greenville, PA is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
64.6 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.5 mi
84.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.5 mi
Kilometers
84.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.6 mi
Kilometers
103.96 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-10-15T21:28
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

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
Saegertown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
32.3 mi
00h 41m
To Greenville
32.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.5 mi · 46 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 285: Geneva, Cochranton

    1473 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    775 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Perry Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fredonia Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fredonia Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hadley Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Hadley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Water Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
42.5 mi · 66%
Perry Highway
9.15 mi · 14%
Hadley Road
7.03 mi · 11%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 3%
Fredonia Road
1.44 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

42.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saegertown
00h 41m from Erie
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 32.3 miles from Erie and 32.3 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Saegertown

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

86 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

105 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

109 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 52.5 mi (84.49 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 Greenville

Situated in Mercer County in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.4045000, -80.3911800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Greenville (-80.39118, 41.4045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $5.31 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.55 $14.93 $29.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Greenville. The current time is 21:28:21.

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.