How far is Russell, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Russell, PA to Erie, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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 Warren County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Erie.
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Start on Main Street
16 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Street
1525 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Liberty Street
53 m · 9 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
8.9 mi · 11 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue
978 ft · 16 sec · Foote Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Road
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Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
779 ft · 23 sec · Glenview Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
1869 ft · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard
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Continue on Maple Street
2016 ft · 51 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1075 ft · 29 sec · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Winsor Street
49 m · 5 sec · Winsor Street
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Continue straight
730 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Winsor Street Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · Newton Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
1092 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
86 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
2444 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
28.1 mi · 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1499 ft · 59 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 Russell 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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
28.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Russell and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Erie?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Bear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Russell and 30.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Lake
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 Bear Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Erie. Straight-line distance: 50.45 mi (81.19 km).
#1 Russell
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a residential community within Pine Grove Township in Warren County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9414500, -79.1350500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
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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