How far is Erie, PA from North Buffalo, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 North Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and North Buffalo.
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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
33.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1763 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 128: Northpointe, Slate Lick
1241 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeport Road
1519 ft · 31 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Cadogan Slate Lick Road
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Turn left onto Boarts Road
23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and North Buffalo.
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 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 Rain Showers near North Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to North Buffalo?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 65.3 miles from Erie and 65.3 miles from North Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Rain Showers near North Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 97.92 mi (157.58 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 Buffalo
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628400, -79.5836600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
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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