How far is Meadowood, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Erie, PA is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
105.68 mi
01h 48m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.68 mi
Kilometers
170.07 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Meadowood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowood
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Erie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowood
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
Sheakleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Meadowood
52 mi
00h 54m
To Erie
53.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakridge Drive

    658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thornwood Road

    149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Oak Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

    76 m · 13 sec · White Oak Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mc Quistion Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · East Mc Quistion Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Morton Avenue

    2117 ft · 42 sec · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fairview Avenue

    1791 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Wayne Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Wayne Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South McKean Street

    1451 ft · 45 sec · South McKean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    2694 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street

    959 ft · 20 sec · West Cunningham Street

  12. 12

    Continue on New Castle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US 422

    62 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1684 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    3255 ft · 50 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on New Castle Road

    10.8 mi · 15 min · New Castle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowood 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
83.8 mi · 79%
New Castle Road
13.5 mi · 13%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
0.62 mi · 1%
US 422
0.59 mi · 1%
East Jefferson Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheakleyville
00h 54m from Meadowood
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meadowood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Meadowood and 53.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meadowood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

108 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Erie. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Meadowood

#1 Meadowood

Census designated place

Population2,693
Coordinates40.8420100, -79.8939400
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakridge Drive (-79.894543, 40.841999)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadowood and Erie. The current time is 21:16:57.

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.