How far is Graham, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Graham, PA to Erie, PA is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.48 mi
02h 56m
Flight
126.85 mi
204.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.85 mi
Kilometers
204.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.48 mi
Kilometers
295.29 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
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
Emlenton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Graham
91.5 mi
01h 28m
To Erie
92 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Decatur Hill Road

    29 m · 7 sec · Decatur Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graham and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 56%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 36%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
6.13 mi · 3%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Shawville Highway
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emlenton
01h 28m from Graham
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Graham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Emlenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Graham and 92 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.44 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Graham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Emlenton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

99 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Jamestown, New York

109 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Erie. Straight-line distance: 126.85 mi (204.14 km).

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#1 Graham

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,338
Coordinates40.9136700, -78.2472400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur Hill Road (-78.247343, 40.913701)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $26.44
Round trip
$52.87
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.44 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.76 $59.51
Premium $4.95 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.98 $38.69 $77.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Graham and Erie. The current time is 20:47:59.

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.