How far is Erie, PA from Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Washington, PA is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Washington.
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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
173.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
2775 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 18 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Enola Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Turn left onto Whiskey Run Road
4 m · 1 sec · Whiskey Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiskey Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
174 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Washington?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Erie and 146.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Irwin
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 Irwin.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Washington. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.8 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023100, -77.4780400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-77.47804, 40.20231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.42 | $94.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.08 | $102.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.65 | $123.31 |
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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