How far is North Apollo, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from North Apollo, PA to Erie, PA is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
140.19 mi
02h 22m
Flight
109.42 mi
176.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.42 mi
Kilometers
176.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.61 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in North Apollo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Apollo
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Apollo
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
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From North Apollo
69.8 mi
01h 11m
To Erie
70.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Apollo and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Apollo and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    627 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dime Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Dime Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Apollo 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
83.8 mi · 60%
Dime Road
44.8 mi · 32%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 5 East
0.26 mi
19th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 11m from North Apollo
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Apollo and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Apollo to Erie?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from North Apollo and 70.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Apollo and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Apollo and Erie. Straight-line distance: 109.42 mi (176.1 km).

North Apollo

#1 North Apollo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,191
Coordinates40.5961800, -79.5556000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-79.55555, 40.596217)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $20.23
Round trip
$40.45
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.23 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.95 $24.52 $49.04
Diesel $5.98 $29.60 $59.20

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 North Apollo and Erie. The current time is 03:54:59.

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.