How far is South Uniontown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from South Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.1 mi
03h 04m
Flight
155.52 mi
250.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.52 mi
Kilometers
250.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.1 mi
Kilometers
302.72 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Tue, Nov 10, 11:54 AM EST
Return by in South Uniontown
Tue, Nov 10, 2:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Uniontown
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Erie
Tue, Nov 10, 11:54 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Uniontown
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Portersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From South Uniontown
93 mi
01h 32m
To Erie
95.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Uniontown and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Uniontown and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    33 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilmac Street

    1114 ft · 51 sec · Wilmac Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

    1173 ft · 26 sec · Dixon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mount Vernon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Fayette Street

    100 m · 6 sec · West Fayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West South Street

    916 ft · 28 sec · West South Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Morgantown Street

    70 m · 6 sec · Morgantown Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1753 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1874 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    46.2 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Uniontown and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
106 mi · 56%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi · 25%
Pittsburgh Street
27.2 mi · 14%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
South Mount Vernon Avenue
0.7 mi
I 70
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
01h 32m from South Uniontown
Leave By
10:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Uniontown and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Uniontown to Erie?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from South Uniontown and 95.2 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Uniontown and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Portersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portersville.

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

85 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

93 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Uniontown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 155.52 mi (250.28 km).

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#1 South Uniontown

South Uniontown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8928500, -79.7469900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-79.747011, 39.892773)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $28.94
Round trip
$57.89
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $28.94 $57.89
Mid-grade $4.79 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $5.24 $34.77 $69.53
Diesel $6.56 $43.55 $87.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Uniontown and Erie. The current time is 08:50:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.