How far is Erie, PA from McKees Rocks, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to McKees Rocks, PA is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and McKees Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and McKees Rocks.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
6 mi · 8 min · Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Bellevue, West View
1483 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto North Starr Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min · North Starr Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
958 ft · 31 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
35 m · 11 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward McKees Rocks Bridge
71 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto McKees Rocks Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKees Rocks Bridge
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Turn left onto Island Avenue
3147 ft · 2 min · Island Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chartiers Avenue
1228 ft · 23 sec · Chartiers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chartiers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and McKees Rocks.
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
112 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKees Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to McKees Rocks?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Erie and 62.9 miles from McKees Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKees Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and McKees Rocks. Straight-line distance: 114.95 mi (184.99 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKees Rocks
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.
| Population | 5,815 |
| Coordinates | 40.4656200, -80.0656100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKees Rocks (-80.06561, 40.46562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.00 | $43.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
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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