How far is Fox Chapel, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to Erie, PA is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
134.33 mi
02h 12m
Flight
112.15 mi
180.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.15 mi
Kilometers
180.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.33 mi
Kilometers
216.19 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Chapel
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Chapel
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fox Chapel
65 mi
01h 06m
To Erie
69.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Field Club Road

    87 m · 13 sec · Field Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fox Chapel Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fox Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fox Chapel Road

    1671 ft · 37 sec · Fox Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Fairview Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorseyville Road

    667 ft · 25 sec · Dorseyville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harts Run Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Harts Run Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto William Flinn Highway

    2.8 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1034 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Ohio

    981 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Chapel 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
106 mi · 79%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10.2 mi · 8%
Harts Run Road
3.63 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
2.85 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Fairview Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 06m from Fox Chapel
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fox Chapel and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Chapel to Erie?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Fox Chapel and 69.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fox Chapel and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Chapel and Erie. Straight-line distance: 112.15 mi (180.49 km).

Fox Chapel

#1 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Field Club Road (-79.879988, 40.513769)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.80 $43.60
Premium $4.95 $23.48 $46.96
Diesel $5.98 $28.35 $56.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Chapel and Erie. The current time is 23:06:07.

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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.