How far is Meridian, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Meridian, PA to Erie, PA is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Erie.
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Start on Hopewell Avenue
1344 ft · 1 min · Hopewell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian Road
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Continue on South Benbrook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Benbrook Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Drive
2403 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Drive
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Turn left onto New Castle Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · New Castle Road
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Erie?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 50.1 miles from Meridian and 50.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheakleyville.
Union Station
Alliance
Jamestown, New York
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Erie. Straight-line distance: 88.73 mi (142.79 km).
#1 Meridian
Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484000, -79.9620000 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.53 | $35.07 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.89 | $37.77 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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