How far is Homestead, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Homestead, PA to Erie, PA is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
133.82 mi
02h 12m
Flight
119.41 mi
192.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.41 mi
Kilometers
192.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.82 mi
Kilometers
215.36 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, May 31, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Sun, May 31, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-31T07:27
Arrive Erie
Sun, May 31, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Homestead
67.1 mi
01h 06m
To Erie
66.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Homestead Grays Bridge

    1 km · 2 min · Homestead Grays Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Browns Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Browns Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Beechwood Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Beechwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh

    1059 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 376 West: Pittsburgh

    1663 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 279 North
125 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.83 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Beechwood Boulevard
0.78 mi · 1%
Homestead Grays Bridge
0.63 mi
Browns Hill Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 279 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 06m from Homestead
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homestead and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Homestead and 66.7 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homestead and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Erie. Straight-line distance: 119.41 mi (192.17 km).

Homestead

#1 Homestead

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,133
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.9119900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-79.912025, 40.405872)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.57
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.29 $38.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.71 $43.41
Premium $4.95 $23.38 $46.77
Diesel $5.98 $28.23 $56.45

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Erie. The current time is 07:27:57.

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.