How far is Valencia, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Valencia, PA to Erie, PA is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valencia and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valencia and Erie.
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Start on Charity Place
51 m · 8 sec · Charity Place
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Turn right onto Three Degree Road
63 m · 6 sec · Three Degree Road
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard
2156 ft · 1 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Mars Valencia Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mars Valencia Road
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Turn left onto Mars Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Mars Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79: Erie
3009 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Valencia 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
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Valencia and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valencia to Erie?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Valencia and 57.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valencia and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro
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 Stoneboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valencia and Erie. Straight-line distance: 100.61 mi (161.92 km).
#1 Valencia
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 40.6747900, -79.9895000 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
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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