How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Erie, PA is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.23 mi
02h 04m
Flight
118.6 mi
190.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.6 mi
Kilometers
190.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.23 mi
Kilometers
209.58 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Oliver
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Oliver
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Oliver
64.9 mi
01h 02m
To Erie
65.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Hays Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Hays Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Amanda Street

    1402 ft · 39 sec · Amanda Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Arlington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto P J McArdle Roadway

    53 m · 6 sec · P J McArdle Roadway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    47 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Bridge

    2731 ft · 58 sec · Liberty Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 579 North

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Oliver 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
123 mi · 94%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Arlington Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Veterans Bridge
1.08 mi · 1%
Liberty Bridge
0.52 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 01m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 02m from Mount Oliver
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Oliver and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Oliver to Erie?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Mount Oliver and 65.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Oliver and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Oliver and Erie. Straight-line distance: 118.6 mi (190.87 km).

Mount Oliver

#1 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Hays Avenue (-79.987827, 40.41424)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Oliver and Erie. The current time is 00:23:27.

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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.