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

The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Erie, PA is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
100.41 mi
01h 38m
Flight
89.37 mi
143.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.37 mi
Kilometers
143.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.6 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T00:33
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
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
Sheakleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Sewickley
50 mi
00h 49m
To Erie
50.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Portersville Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Portersville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perry Highway

    879 ft · 22 sec · Perry Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto East Portersville Road

    3023 ft · 1 min · East Portersville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Portersville Road
87.3 mi · 87%
Portersville Road
7.94 mi · 8%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Mercer Road
1.46 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 5 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

East Portersville Road

Merge slight left

86.5 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheakleyville
00h 49m from North Sewickley
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from North Sewickley and 50.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

108 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 89.37 mi (143.83 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sewickley and Erie. The current time is 00:33:55.

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.