How far is Napier, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Napier, PA to Erie, PA is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napier and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napier and Erie.
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Start on Napier Station Road
1592 ft · 1 min · Napier Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny Road
1519 ft · 32 sec · Allegheny Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Business 220
1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
116.9 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Napier 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
117 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Napier and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Napier to Erie?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Valencia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Napier and 115.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Napier and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Valencia
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 Valencia.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napier and Erie. Straight-line distance: 164.97 mi (265.5 km).
#1 Napier
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.0370200, -78.5583500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.74 | $97.47 |
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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