How far is Glenshaw, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Glenshaw, PA to Erie, PA is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenshaw and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenshaw and Erie.
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Start on Wood Place
53 m · 9 sec · Wood Place
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Turn right onto Mount Royal Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Royal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Illinois Avenue
52 m · 8 sec · Illinois Avenue
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Turn right onto Amherst Place
795 ft · 35 sec · Amherst Place
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Continue on Amherst Drive
926 ft · 41 sec · Amherst Drive
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Turn right onto Fieldstone Drive
156 m · 25 sec · Fieldstone Drive
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Turn left onto Rose Drive
77 m · 14 sec · Rose Drive
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Turn right onto Elfinwild Road
1439 ft · 45 sec · Elfinwild Road
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Turn left onto William Flinn Highway
4.3 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP
1034 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
981 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
10.2 mi · 11 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 Glenshaw 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 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glenshaw and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenshaw to Erie?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 63.1 miles from Glenshaw and 63.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glenshaw and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenshaw and Erie. Straight-line distance: 110.47 mi (177.78 km).
#1 Glenshaw
Situated within Shaler Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a residential suburb located approximately eight miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5328500, -79.9675500 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.46 | $19.95 | $39.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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