How far is Erie, PA from Whitaker, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Whitaker, PA is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Whitaker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Whitaker.
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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 left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Oakland, Monroeville
1809 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies
1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.9 mi · 5 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
761 ft · 29 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 11 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on Miller Street
1267 ft · 37 sec · Miller Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harriet Street
742 ft · 20 sec · Harriet Street
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Continue on Rankin Boulevard
2219 ft · 1 min · Rankin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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Turn left
145 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Rankin Bridge
2561 ft · 2 min · Rankin Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1135 ft · 37 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Mifflin Road
731 ft · 20 sec · Mifflin Road
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Continue on Mifflin Street
928 ft · 27 sec · Mifflin Street
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Turn right onto Whitaker Way
159 m · 19 sec · Whitaker Way
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1044 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Whitaker.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitaker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Whitaker?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 68.2 miles from Erie and 68.2 miles from Whitaker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitaker.
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 Whitaker. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.15 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitaker
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.3984000, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitaker (-79.88977, 40.3984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.76 | $57.53 |
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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