How far is Erie, PA from Homer City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Homer City, PA is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Homer City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Homer City.
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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
84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle
851 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
37.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Blairsville
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lucerne Road Extension
719 ft · 25 sec · Lucerne Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 119 Highway South
1646 ft · 33 sec · Old US 119 Highway South
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Continue on East Indiana Street
1002 ft · 23 sec · East Indiana Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
840 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Homer City.
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
84.1 mi · 01h 30m
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 Homer City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Homer City?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Erie and 76.4 miles from Homer City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Homer City.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Homer City. Straight-line distance: 119.57 mi (192.43 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 40.5434000, -79.1622600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer City (-79.16226, 40.5434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
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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