How far is North East, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from North East, PA to Erie, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and Erie.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Vine Street
79 m · 19 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Buffalo Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Road
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Turn slight right onto Iroquois Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Iroquois Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lake Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto French Street
53 m · 8 sec · French Street
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Turn right onto South Park Row
122 m · 18 sec · South Park Row
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Turn right onto State Street
23 m · 3 sec · 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 East and Erie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Iroquois Avenue
Turn slight right onto Iroquois Avenue
3.84 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North East 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 East to Erie?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harborcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from North East and 10.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North East and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Harborcreek
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 Harborcreek.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and Erie. Straight-line distance: 14.16 mi (22.79 km).
#1 North East
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.2156100, -79.8342200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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