How far is Scottdale, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Scottdale, PA to Erie, PA is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottdale and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottdale and Erie.
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Start on North Broadway Street
3113 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Porter Avenue
65 m · 7 sec · Porter Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto State Route 981
1628 ft · 33 sec · State Route 981
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Turn left onto Ruffsdale Alverton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Ruffsdale Alverton Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
1176 ft · 20 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn right onto New Stanton-Ruffsdale Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · New Stanton-Ruffsdale Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2541 ft · 40 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Scottdale 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
105 mi · 01h 53m
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 Scottdale and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottdale to Erie?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Scottdale and 84.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Erie. Straight-line distance: 142.56 mi (229.43 km).
#1 Scottdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,060 |
| Coordinates | 40.1003500, -79.5869800 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
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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