How far is Erie, PA from North Sewickley, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to North Sewickley, PA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.13 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.37 mi
143.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.37 mi
Kilometers
143.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.14 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sheakleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
50.1 mi
00h 59m
To North Sewickley
50 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and North Sewickley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and North Sewickley.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville

    868 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Portersville Road

    2352 ft · 59 sec · East Portersville Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Perry Highway

    879 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Portersville Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · West Portersville Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mercer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mercer Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and North Sewickley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
87.2 mi · 87%
West Portersville Road
7.94 mi · 8%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Mercer Road
1.46 mi · 1%
East Portersville Road
0.45 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

87.2 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheakleyville
00h 59m from Erie
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near North Sewickley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to North Sewickley?

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Erie and 50 miles from North Sewickley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near North Sewickley.

Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheakleyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheakleyville.

RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

108 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and North Sewickley. Straight-line distance: 89.37 mi (143.83 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
North Sewickley

#2 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: North Sewickley (-80.26978, 40.84312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and North Sewickley. The current time is 01:59:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.