How far is Fayette, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Fayette, PA to Erie, PA is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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 in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Erie.
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Start on Gallatin Road
80 m · 22 sec · Gallatin Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Church Avenue
1546 ft · 42 sec · West Church Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · River Avenue
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
2364 ft · 45 sec · McClellandtown Road
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Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 79 North: Washington PA
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway
22.8 mi · 26 min · William Flynn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Erie?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Fayette and 94.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Erie. Straight-line distance: 159.63 mi (256.9 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,560 |
| Coordinates | 39.8223000, -79.9189400 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.29 | $54.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.72 | $61.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.09 | $66.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.95 | $79.89 |
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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