How far is Glassport, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Glassport, PA to Erie, PA is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glassport and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassport and Erie.
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Start on Monongahela Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn slight left
649 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1965 ft · 35 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
2428 ft · 46 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road
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Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
1490 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Place
1095 ft · 28 sec · Washington Place
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Turn slight right onto Bigelow Boulevard
93 m · 7 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Glassport 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Glassport and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glassport to Erie?
The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 69.5 miles from Glassport and 70 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glassport and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glassport and Erie. Straight-line distance: 125.08 mi (201.29 km).
#1 Glassport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.3247900, -79.8922700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
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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