How far is Erie, PA from Russellton, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Russellton, PA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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 Russellton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Russellton.
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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
10.8 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Pittsburgh, Butler
2264 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
151 m · 14 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto East Hardies Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Hardies Road
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Turn left onto Turner Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Turner Road
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Turn slight right onto Gibsonia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gibsonia Road
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Turn left onto Oak Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oak Road
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Continue on Bairdford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bairdford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saxonburg Boulevard
153 m · 8 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Union Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Union Road
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Turn left onto Starr Road
1 mi · 2 min · Starr Road
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Turn right onto Little Deer Creek Valley Road
1915 ft · 55 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Turn right onto Michael Road
154 m · 14 sec · Michael Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michael Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Russellton.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Russellton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Russellton?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 64.2 miles from Erie and 64.2 miles from Russellton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.51 one way or $37.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Russellton.
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 Russellton. Straight-line distance: 105.65 mi (170.03 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russellton
Census designated place
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.6114600, -79.8370000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russellton (-79.837, 40.61146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
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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