How far is Erie, PA from North Belle Vernon, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to North Belle Vernon, PA is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and North Belle Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and North Belle Vernon.
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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 left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.2 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
62 m · 8 sec · Wendel Road
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Turn right onto Arona Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Arona Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
81 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Belle Vernon
942 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Fayette Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Broad Avenue
2198 ft · 51 sec · Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
30 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and North Belle Vernon.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Belle Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to North Belle Vernon?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 84.7 miles from Erie and 84.6 miles from North Belle Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Belle Vernon.
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 North Belle Vernon. Straight-line distance: 138.65 mi (223.13 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Belle Vernon
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 40.1292400, -79.8681000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Belle Vernon (-79.8681, 40.12924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
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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