How far is Tarentum, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to Erie, PA is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarentum and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarentum and Erie.
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Start on East Street
59 m · 10 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
660 ft · 23 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ross Street
970 ft · 31 sec · Ross Street
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Continue on Bull Creek Road
2552 ft · 54 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: Kittanning
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 356: Butler, Freeport
1798 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Butler Road
755 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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Continue on South Pike Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · South Pike Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
5 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue
82 m · 5 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on East Wayne Street
785 ft · 20 sec · East Wayne Street
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Turn right onto South McKean Street
1451 ft · 45 sec · South McKean Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
2694 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street
959 ft · 20 sec · West Cunningham Street
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Continue on New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto US 422
62 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1684 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
3255 ft · 50 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on New Castle Road
10.8 mi · 15 min · New Castle Road
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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 Tarentum 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 Rain Showers leaving Tarentum and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarentum to Erie?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Tarentum and 65.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tarentum and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarentum and Erie. Straight-line distance: 106.89 mi (172.03 km).
#1 Tarentum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 40.6014600, -79.7597700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
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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