How far is Forward, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Forward, PA to Erie, PA is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forward and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forward and Erie.
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Start on the route
140 m · 20 sec
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Continue on Ridge Road
3010 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Wilbur Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Wilbur Road
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Continue on Wilbur Road
2615 ft · 2 min · Wilbur Road
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Turn left onto Koontztown Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Koontztown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whistler Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Whistler Road
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Continue on Whistler Road
1162 ft · 23 sec · Whistler Road
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Continue on Triple S Road
882 ft · 23 sec · Triple S Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2484 ft · 39 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
599 ft · 32 sec · South Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
646 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Stoystown Road
9.2 mi · 16 min · Stoystown Road
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
2940 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Forward 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
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Forward and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forward to Erie?
The road trip is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Forward and 112.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forward and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forward and Erie. Straight-line distance: 151.94 mi (244.52 km).
#1 Forward
Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 40.1314700, -78.8647500 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.18 | $62.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.63 | $91.25 |
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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