How far is Rankin, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Rankin, PA to Erie, PA is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rankin and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rankin and Erie.
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Start on 4th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Hawkins Avenue
69 m · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
899 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harriet Street
86 m · 13 sec · Harriet Street
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1267 ft · 35 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 8 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
1356 ft · 51 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
97 m · 13 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
2067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.2 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Rankin 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 279 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Rankin and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rankin to Erie?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Rankin and 68.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rankin and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rankin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).
#1 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.69 | $39.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.82 | $57.65 |
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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