How far is Hermitage, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hermitage, PA to Erie, PA is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
81.74 mi
01h 24m
Flight
64.68 mi
104.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.68 mi
Kilometers
104.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.74 mi
Kilometers
131.54 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hermitage
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermitage
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermitage
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
Meadville
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Hermitage
40.6 mi
00h 42m
To Erie
41.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Hermitage and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    851 ft · 22 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    41 m · 3 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · East State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Market Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street

    1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermitage 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
66.2 mi · 81%
East State Street
4.64 mi · 6%
Sharon-Mercer Road
4.22 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.63 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 3%
State Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Road

Merge slight left

61.4 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadville
00h 42m from Hermitage
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hermitage 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 Hermitage to Erie?

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Hermitage and 41.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meadville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

91 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

112 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermitage and Erie. Straight-line distance: 64.68 mi (104.09 km).

Hermitage

#1 Hermitage

City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,468
Coordinates41.2333900, -80.4486800
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-80.448679, 41.233352)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 Hermitage and Erie. The current time is 22:49:12.

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.