How far is Erie, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.17 mi
02h 44m
Flight
124.09 mi
199.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.09 mi
Kilometers
199.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.17 mi
Kilometers
219.15 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Mercer
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
68.2 mi
01h 22m
To Pleasant Hills
68 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Pleasant Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Pleasant Hills.

  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

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge

    1154 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  11. 11

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown

    719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Clairton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Constitution Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Caryl Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Pleasant Hills.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 82%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 8%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.67 mi · 3%
Clairton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
I 579 South
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mercer
01h 22m from Erie
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Pleasant Hills?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Erie and 68 miles from Pleasant Hills.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mercer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mercer, 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 Mercer.

RAIL

Alliance

79 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Greensburg

118 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 124.09 mi (199.71 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Hills

#2 Pleasant Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,968
Coordinates40.3356300, -79.9606100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Pleasant Hills. The current time is 00:20:09.

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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.