How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Erie, PA is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.43 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.55 mi
5.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.55 mi
Kilometers
5.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.43 mi
Kilometers
7.13 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, May 30, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Sat, May 30, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-05-30T23:35
Arrive Erie
Sat, May 30, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wesleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
1.9 mi
00h 05m
To Erie
2.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Parkway

    104 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street

  4. 4

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

    53 m · 8 sec · French Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Park Row

    122 m · 18 sec · South Park Row

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Street

    23 m · 3 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lake Road
2.31 mi · 52%
East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 27%
South Park Row
0.08 mi · 2%
Lawrence Parkway
0.06 mi · 1%
French Street
0.03 mi · 1%
State Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Lake Road

Turn left onto East Lake Road

2.31 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesleyville
00h 05m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lawrence Park and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence Park to Erie?

The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wesleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Lawrence Park and 2.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lawrence Park and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Wesleyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

64 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

65 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

68 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Erie. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.72 km).

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#1 Lawrence Park

Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,982
Coordinates42.1522800, -80.0231100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Parkway (-80.022767, 42.152399)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.59 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.18 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 Lawrence Park and Erie. The current time is 23:35:06.

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.