How far is Midland, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Midland, PA to Erie, PA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Erie.
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Start on 12th Street
15 m · 11 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
1338 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue
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Continue on Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Take the ramp left
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
28.3 mi · 31 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18
1835 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 42 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on South Shenango Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Shenango Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street
1154 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street
1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Midland and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Franklin Road
Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midland 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 Midland to Erie?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Midland and 70.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Midland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
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 Stoneboro.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 km).
#1 Midland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.6325700, -80.4464500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
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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