How far is Level Green, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Level Green, PA to Erie, PA is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
143.07 mi
02h 20m
Flight
121.42 mi
195.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.42 mi
Kilometers
195.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.07 mi
Kilometers
230.25 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Level Green
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Level Green
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Level Green
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 Level Green
70.9 mi
01h 10m
To Erie
72.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Level Green and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Murrysville Road

    2201 ft · 1 min · Murrysville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Meadowbrook Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saunders Station Road

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Saunders Station Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Haymaker Road

    2805 ft · 60 sec · Haymaker Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Mosside Boulevard

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  16. 16

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Level Green 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
106 mi · 74%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 19%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Saunders Station Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Meadowbrook Road
0.97 mi · 1%
I 79
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 10m from Level Green
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Level Green and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Level Green to Erie?

The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 70.9 miles from Level Green and 72.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Level Green and Mostly 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 Level Green and Erie. Straight-line distance: 121.42 mi (195.41 km).

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#1 Level Green

Located within Penn Township in Westmoreland County, this southwestern Pennsylvania community sits at an elevation of approximately 1,033 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3934000, -79.7203200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.720448, 40.393318)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.11 L · about $22.54
Round trip
$45.09
10.1 gal · 38.22 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $22.54 $45.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $24.87 $49.74
Premium $5.31 $26.79 $53.58
Diesel $6.55 $33.08 $66.16

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Level Green and Erie. The current time is 14:41:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.