How far is Jefferson Hills, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Jefferson Hills, PA to Erie, PA is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
141.54 mi
02h 24m
Flight
127.24 mi
204.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.24 mi
Kilometers
204.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.54 mi
Kilometers
227.79 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Jefferson Hills
Sat, May 30, 6:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson Hills
2026-05-30T13:44
Arrive Erie
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson Hills
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
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Jefferson Hills
69.8 mi
01h 12m
To Erie
71.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    818 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 13 sec · Majestic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redcliff Drive

    1327 ft · 1 min · Redcliff Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Clairton Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Clairton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  11. 11

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 579 North

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  17. 17

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson Hills 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
123 mi · 87%
Old Clairton Road
3.71 mi · 3%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.66 mi · 3%
Clairton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 12m from Jefferson Hills
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson Hills to Erie?

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Jefferson Hills and 71.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Hills and Erie. Straight-line distance: 127.24 mi (204.78 km).

Jefferson Hills

#1 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.931198, 40.292348)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $20.43
Round trip
$40.86
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.43 $40.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.00 $45.99
Premium $4.95 $24.77 $49.54
Diesel $5.98 $29.90 $59.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson Hills and Erie. The current time is 13:44:26.

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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.