How far is Gastonville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Gastonville, PA to Erie, PA is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.43 mi
02h 33m
Flight
129.42 mi
208.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.42 mi
Kilometers
208.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.43 mi
Kilometers
245.31 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonville
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonville
2026-04-30T04:15
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonville
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
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Gastonville
70.8 mi
01h 16m
To Erie
81.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meadow Avenue

    36 m · 10 sec · Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Norman Avenue

    625 ft · 28 sec · Norman Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Don Street

    1278 ft · 1 min · Don Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Don Street

    129 m · 21 sec · Don Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    562 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    5 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  18. 18

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 579 North

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  24. 24

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonville 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
123 mi · 81%
Brownsville Road Extension
4.98 mi · 3%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 2%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Provost Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 01m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 16m from Gastonville
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gastonville and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Gastonville and 81.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gastonville and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 129.42 mi (208.28 km).

Gastonville

#1 Gastonville

Census designated place

Population2,818
Coordinates40.2572900, -79.9958800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Avenue (-79.995613, 40.257365)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.95 $26.65 $53.31
Diesel $5.98 $32.17 $64.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonville and Erie. The current time is 04:15:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.