How far is Franklin, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Erie, PA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Erie.
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Start on 13th Street
1099 ft · 44 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Meadville Pike
1638 ft · 58 sec · Meadville Pike
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Turn left onto Grant Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
16.1 mi · 23 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Meadville Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Cochranton Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cochranton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1391 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
903 ft · 25 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto French Creek Parkway
728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway
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Continue on Smock Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
2283 ft · 47 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
2297 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 39 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 Franklin 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
35.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Erie?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Saegertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Franklin and 33.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Saegertown
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 Saegertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978400, -79.8314400 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
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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