How far is Erie, PA from Thompsonville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Thompsonville, PA is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
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 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Thompsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Thompsonville.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
16.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Heidelberg, Collier
2974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 50 West: Kirwan Heights, Bridgeville, Washington Pike
79 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1988 ft · 44 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Station Street
849 ft · 25 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
127 m · 15 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto Bank Street
1 km · 2 min · Bank Street
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Continue on Mayview Road
2064 ft · 57 sec · Mayview Road
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Turn left onto Morrow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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Turn right onto Morton Road
2681 ft · 2 min · Morton Road
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Continue on Hastings Mill Road
2468 ft · 1 min · Hastings Mill Road
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Turn right
28 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ashlawn Drive
45 m · 12 sec · Ashlawn Drive
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Turn left onto Chapel Wood Drive
2162 ft · 2 min · Chapel Wood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Thompsonville.
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
112 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thompsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Thompsonville?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 69.6 miles from Erie and 69.6 miles from Thompsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thompsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Thompsonville. Straight-line distance: 127.02 mi (204.42 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompsonville
Situated within Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community is located inside the political boundaries of Peters Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2909000, -80.1081100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompsonville (-80.10811, 40.2909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.46 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $26.05 | $52.10 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
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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