How far is Erie, PA from Slippery Rock, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Slippery Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Slippery Rock.
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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
70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
1715 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
951 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road
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Continue on South Center Street
1199 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto Mercer Butler Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Butler Pike
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Continue on Mercer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Slippery Rock.
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
70.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Slippery Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Slippery Rock?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Erie and 40.6 miles from Slippery Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Slippery Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Slippery Rock. Straight-line distance: 73.62 mi (118.48 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slippery Rock
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 41.0639500, -80.0564500 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slippery Rock (-80.05645, 41.06395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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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