How far is Metal, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Metal, PA to Erie, PA is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metal and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metal and Erie.
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Start on Path Valley Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Path Valley Road
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Turn left onto Willow Hill Interchange
1495 ft · 30 sec · Willow Hill Interchange
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
934 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
160.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Metal 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
161 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metal 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 Metal to Erie?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Metal and 139.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metal and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Murrysville
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 Murrysville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metal and Erie. Straight-line distance: 185.9 mi (299.18 km).
#1 Metal
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 40.0139800, -77.8788900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.12 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.60 | $97.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.66 | $117.33 |
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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