How far is Greenwood, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, PA to Erie, PA is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Erie.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
7.9 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Way East
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
110 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 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 Greenwood 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Erie?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Greenwood and 140.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
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 Manor.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Erie. Straight-line distance: 203.66 mi (327.76 km).
#1 Greenwood
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.9059300, -77.5194300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.09 | $41.23 | $82.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.99 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.34 | $120.68 |
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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