How far is Washington, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Washington, PA to Erie, PA is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Erie.
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Start on Whiskey Run Road
4 m · 3 sec · Whiskey Run Road
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Turn right onto Roxbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Enola Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Enola Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2375 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
173.7 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Washington 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
174 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington 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 Washington to Erie?
The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Washington and 147.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.33 one way or $84.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Irwin
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 Irwin.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Erie. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.8 km).
#1 Washington
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023100, -77.4780400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.65 | $95.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.32 | $102.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.95 | $123.91 |
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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