How far is Erie, PA from Monaca, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Monaca, PA is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 17m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Monaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Monaca.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
2153 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Cranberry
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mars Road
995 ft · 23 sec · Mars Road
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Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
2547 ft · 45 sec · Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
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Continue on 17th Street
912 ft · 23 sec · 17th Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Monaca.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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 Sunny near Monaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Monaca?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 59.5 miles from Erie and 59.5 miles from Monaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Monaca.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
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 Stoneboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Monaca. Straight-line distance: 100.1 mi (161.09 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monaca
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,364 |
| Coordinates | 40.6872900, -80.2714500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monaca (-80.27145, 40.68729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.12 | $50.23 |
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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