How far is Farrell, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Farrell, PA to Erie, PA is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
89.77 mi
01h 27m
Flight
66.82 mi
107.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.77 mi
Kilometers
144.47 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Farrell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farrell
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farrell
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
Meadville
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Farrell
44.7 mi
00h 43m
To Erie
45.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechwood Avenue

    30 m · 12 sec · Beechwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

    1623 ft · 48 sec · Roemer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    2210 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mercer Avenue

    612 ft · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Council Street

    1721 ft · 38 sec · Council Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Mercer

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1947 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
66.7 mi · 74%
Keystone Shortway
15.2 mi · 17%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 3%
Broadway Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
Beaver Valley Expressway
0.8 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadville
00h 43m from Farrell
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Farrell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Farrell and 45.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Farrell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Meadville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

91 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

112 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farrell and Erie. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.54 km).

Farrell

#1 Farrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,542
Coordinates41.2122800, -80.4967400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechwood Avenue (-80.496769, 41.212279)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Farrell and Erie. The current time is 19:24:49.

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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.