How far is Greenville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Greenville, PA to Erie, PA is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
115.26 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.89 mi
135.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.26 mi
Kilometers
185.5 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T23:02
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
New Vernon
PA

Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

From Greenville
54.3 mi
01h 03m
To Erie
61 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holder Hill Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Holder Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawncett Hollow Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Pawncett Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Brady Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Brady Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kittanning Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Kittanning Pike

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kittanning Pike

    2274 ft · 50 sec · Kittanning Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1640 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hooker Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Hooker Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooker Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Hooker Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Concord Street

    652 ft · 21 sec · East Concord Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1023 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Young Street

    598 ft · 16 sec · Young Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hallston Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Hallston Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Duffy Road

    2533 ft · 1 min · Duffy Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Centreville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mercer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mercer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mercer Butler Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Butler Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1199 ft · 29 sec · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Leesburg Grove City Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Grove City Road
70.3 mi · 61%
Hooker Road
9.6 mi · 8%
Hallston Road
5.71 mi · 5%
Mercer Butler Pike
5.33 mi · 5%
Centreville Pike
3.55 mi · 3%
Kittanning Pike
3.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Grove City Road

Merge slight left

70 mi · 01h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Vernon
01h 03m from Greenville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 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?

New Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Greenville and 61 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near New Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

98 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

105 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

108 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 83.89 mi (135.01 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,177
Coordinates40.9620100, -79.6381000
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Holder Hill Road (-79.6381, 40.962058)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.72 $37.44
Premium $4.95 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.98 $24.34 $48.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Erie. The current time is 23:02:03.

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.