How far is Speers, PA from Erie, PA?
Fastest route
The journey from Speers, Pennsylvania, to Erie, Pennsylvania is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometers) and takes around 2 hours and 36 minutes via I-79 N. Here are some tips and suggestions to make the trip smoother:
Directions
- Head northwest on Pennsylvania Ave for 0.3 miles.
- Sharp left to merge onto I-70 W toward Washington for 22.8 miles.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 18 for I-79 N toward Pittsburgh for 0.3 miles.
- Continue onto I-79 N for 146 miles.
- Continue onto W Bayfront Pkwy (signs for Bayfront) for 2.5 miles.
- Turn right onto State St for 0.4 miles.
- Arrive at Erie, Pennsylvania.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your departure time to avoid rush hour traffic.
- 🛣️ Stay on I-79 N for the fastest route.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before the journey.
- 🚰 Stay hydrated by bringing enough water for the trip.
- 📱 Charge your devices, and consider bringing a car charger.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 02h 43m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Speers and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speers and Erie.
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Start on Pennsylvania Street
89 m · 5 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1394 ft · 30 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn right onto McChain Road
21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Provost Road
62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 579 North
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Speers 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.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Speers and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Speers to Erie?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 78.9 miles from Speers and 86.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Speers and Chance Rain Showers 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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Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Speers and Erie. Straight-line distance: 138.92 mi (223.57 km).
#1 Speers
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.1245200, -79.8797700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.98 | $69.97 |
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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