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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.02 mi
02h 09m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.02 mi
Kilometers
210.86 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
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
Stoneboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Midland
60.1 mi
01h 04m
To Erie
70.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Midland and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    15 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1338 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Beaver Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    28.3 mi · 31 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18

    1835 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 42 sec · Beechwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Shenango Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Shenango Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Street

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street

    1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
66.2 mi · 51%
Beaver Valley Expressway
28.3 mi · 22%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
7.85 mi · 6%
Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
State Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneboro
01h 04m from Midland
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

95 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

111 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,440
Coordinates40.6325700, -80.4464500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-80.446486, 40.63259)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.88
Round trip
$37.75
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and Erie. The current time is 23:42:54.

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.