How far is Sharpsville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Sharpsville, PA to Erie, PA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsville and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsville and Erie.
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Start on South Mercer Avenue
29 m · 8 sec · South Mercer Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
1120 ft · 27 sec · South Walnut Street
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Continue on Lamor Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road
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Turn left onto North Hermitage Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Hermitage Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 258 South: Clark, Mercer
597 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lake Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Clarksville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
2147 ft · 60 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
1161 ft · 32 sec · West North Street
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Turn slight left onto Franklin Street
1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Sharpsville and Erie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Franklin Road
Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sharpsville 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 Sharpsville to Erie?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 42 miles from Sharpsville and 36 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sharpsville 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 63.34 mi (101.93 km).
#1 Sharpsville
City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,041 |
| Coordinates | 41.2592200, -80.4720100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
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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