How far is Greenville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Greenville, PA to Erie, PA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Water Street
16 m · 8 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hadley Road
7 mi · 11 min · Hadley Road
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Turn left onto Fredonia Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fredonia Road
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Perry Highway
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Turn slight right onto PA 285 East
127 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight
1642 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 79 North: Erie
1023 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 46 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 Greenville 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
42.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Erie?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Saegertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Greenville and 30.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.91 one way or $19.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Saegertown
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 Saegertown.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 52.5 mi (84.49 km).
#1 Greenville
Situated in Mercer County in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4045000, -80.3911800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
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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