How far is Erie, PA from Tarentum, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Tarentum, PA is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 Tarentum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Tarentum.
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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
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 356 South: Lyndora, Butler
1421 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
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Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street
1765 ft · 46 sec · West Cunningham Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
1046 ft · 34 sec · South Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wayne Street
2906 ft · 2 min · West Wayne Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
5 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on North Pike Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · North Pike Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
2059 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bull Creek Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bull Creek Road
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Continue on Ross Street
894 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
668 ft · 23 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Street
59 m · 5 sec · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Tarentum.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarentum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Tarentum?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 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 62.9 miles from Erie and 62.9 miles from Tarentum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarentum.
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.
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Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Tarentum. Straight-line distance: 106.89 mi (172.03 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tarentum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 40.6014600, -79.7597700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarentum (-79.75977, 40.60146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.00 | $43.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
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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