How far is North Buffalo, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from North Buffalo, PA to Erie, PA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
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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 05m.
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
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Buffalo and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo and Erie.
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Start on Boarts Road
23 m · 11 sec · Boarts Road
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Turn sharp left onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road
1976 ft · 39 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road
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Continue on Main Street
1734 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
2383 ft · 52 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Skinall Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Skinall Road
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Continue straight
821 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on State Route 3007
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 3007
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Continue on Glade Run
1.1 km · 2 min · Glade Run
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Turn right onto Old State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old State Highway 28
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Continue on State Route 3017
534 ft · 20 sec · State Route 3017
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Take the ramp left
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
33.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 North Buffalo 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Buffalo 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 North Buffalo to Erie?
The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 63.6 miles from North Buffalo and 60 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Buffalo 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Buffalo and Erie. Straight-line distance: 97.92 mi (157.58 km).
#1 North Buffalo
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628400, -79.5836600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.81 | $35.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
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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