How far is Hiller, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hiller, PA to Erie, PA is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.11 mi
02h 52m
Flight
146.71 mi
236.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.11 mi
Kilometers
280.21 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hiller
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hiller
2026-04-19T12:49
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hiller
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
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Hiller
81.8 mi
01h 26m
To Erie
92.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fayette Avenue

    12 m · 4 sec · Fayette Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    108 m · 7 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Boulevard

    1051 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto National Pike East

    1.1 km · 1 min · National Pike East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1452 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 579 North

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  30. 30

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
123 mi · 71%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 10%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 2%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 2%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 01m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
01h 26m from Hiller
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hiller and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Hiller and 92.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.09 one way or $50.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hiller and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hiller and Erie. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.11 km).

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#1 Hiller

Census designated place

Population1,155
Coordinates40.0103500, -79.9008800
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette Avenue (-79.900939, 40.010295)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $25.09
Round trip
$50.18
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.09 $50.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.24 $56.48
Premium $4.95 $30.42 $60.84
Diesel $5.98 $36.72 $73.43

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 Hiller and Erie. The current time is 12:49:25.

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.