How far is Rockland, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Rockland, PA to Erie, PA is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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
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City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Erie.
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Start on Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsville Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Pittsville Road
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Continue on Rockland Cranberry Road
3 mi · 4 min · Rockland Cranberry Road
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Continue on Cranberry Rockland Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cranberry Rockland Road
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Turn left onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1170 ft · 20 sec · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway
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Continue on 8th Street
817 ft · 20 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1073 ft · 41 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Meadville Pike
1638 ft · 54 sec · Meadville Pike
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Turn left onto Grant Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
16.1 mi · 23 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Meadville Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Cochranton Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cochranton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1391 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
903 ft · 25 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto French Creek Parkway
728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway
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Continue on Smock Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
2283 ft · 47 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
2297 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 39 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 Rockland 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
35.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Erie?
The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Rockland and 41.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Erie. Straight-line distance: 64.32 mi (103.51 km).
#1 Rockland
Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 41.2322800, -79.7517200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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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