How far is Smith, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Smith, PA to Erie, PA is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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 46m.
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 Smith and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith and Erie.
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Start on Cornell Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Cornell Road
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Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive
1311 ft · 38 sec · Corporate Campus Drive
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
883 ft · 22 sec · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit right
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Club Drive
735 ft · 42 sec · Club Drive
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Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
2433 ft · 46 sec · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West: Kittanning
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Smith 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
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smith 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 Smith to Erie?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 81.3 miles from Smith and 82.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smith and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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
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Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Erie. Straight-line distance: 124.22 mi (199.91 km).
#1 Smith
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,347 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484000, -79.2358700 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.58 | $47.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
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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