How far is Titusville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Titusville, PA to Erie, PA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.12 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.61 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Titusville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Titusville
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Titusville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Union City
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Titusville
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Erie
22.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Titusville and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    1953 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West Spring Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterford Street

    2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street

  11. 11

    Continue on PA-97

    6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19

    19 m · 1 sec · Route 19

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 19

    1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Peach Street

    14.4 mi · 26 min · Peach Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    703 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peach Street
14.4 mi · 32%
William Flinn Highway
12.4 mi · 28%
PA-97
6.91 mi · 15%
Titusville Road
3.07 mi · 7%
Hydetown Road
3.02 mi · 7%
Erie Street
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Peach Street

Continue on Peach Street

14.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 33m from Titusville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Titusville 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 Titusville to Erie?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Titusville and 22.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Titusville and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union City, 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 Union City.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

55 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

74 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

78 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Titusville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.41 km).

Titusville

#1 Titusville

City of Pennsylvania

Population5,105
Coordinates41.6270000, -79.6736600
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-79.67366, 41.627078)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Titusville and Erie. The current time is 01:05:45.

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