How far is Erie, PA from Titusville, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Titusville, PA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.38 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.04 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Titusville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Titusville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Union City
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
22.7 mi
00h 36m
To Titusville
22.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Titusville.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    126 m · 14 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto French Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · French Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 26th Street

    2191 ft · 1 min · East 26th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parade Street

    690 ft · 26 sec · Parade Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old French Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old French Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Perry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Perry Highway

    11 m · 7 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peach Street

    2061 ft · 43 sec · Peach Street

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 19

    1279 ft · 30 sec · Route 19

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward PA-97

    57 m · 2 sec · PA-97

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto PA-97

    6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterford Street

    2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Perry Street

    946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  20. 20

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Spring Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2727 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    136 m · 19 sec · North Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · West Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flinn Highway
12.4 mi · 27%
Perry Highway
9.63 mi · 21%
PA-97
6.94 mi · 15%
Titusville Road
3.07 mi · 7%
Hydetown Road
3.02 mi · 7%
Old French Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Perry Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Highway

9.62 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 36m from Erie
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Titusville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Titusville?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Erie and 22.7 miles from Titusville.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Titusville.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

55 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

74 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

78 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Titusville. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.41 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Titusville

#2 Titusville

City of Pennsylvania

Population5,105
Coordinates41.6270000, -79.6736600
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Titusville (-79.67366, 41.627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Titusville. The current time is 02:41:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.