How far is Erie, PA from Waynesburg, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Waynesburg, PA is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Waynesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Waynesburg.
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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
33.7 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
19.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
899 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
115 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Roy E. Furman Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Turn right onto East High Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Turn right onto North Porter Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Waynesburg.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Waynesburg?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Erie and 86.7 miles from Waynesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Waynesburg. Straight-line distance: 154.35 mi (248.4 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesburg
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 39.8964600, -80.1792300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesburg (-80.17923, 39.89646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.15 | $56.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
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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