How far is Point Marion, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Point Marion, PA to Erie, PA is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.82 mi
03h 11m
Flight
165.43 mi
266.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.43 mi
Kilometers
266.24 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.82 mi
Kilometers
313.53 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Point Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Marion
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Marion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zelienople
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Point Marion
100.8 mi
01h 35m
To Erie
94 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
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 Point Marion and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Marion and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1753 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1874 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    46.2 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  23. 23

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Marion 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
106 mi · 54%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi · 24%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
32.4 mi · 17%
Morgantown Road
5.63 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.12 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zelienople
01h 35m from Point Marion
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Point Marion and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Marion to Erie?

The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Point Marion and 94 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.07 one way or $56.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Point Marion and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Zelienople

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

83 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Marion and Erie. Straight-line distance: 165.43 mi (266.24 km).

Point Marion

#1 Point Marion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,097
Coordinates39.7389700, -79.8986700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.898784, 39.738932)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26.02 L · about $28.07
Round trip
$56.14
13.74 gal · 52.04 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.07 $56.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.60 $63.19
Premium $4.95 $34.03 $68.07
Diesel $5.98 $41.08 $82.17

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 Point Marion and Erie. The current time is 04:17:23.

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.