How far is Weigelstown, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Weigelstown, PA to Erie, PA is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weigelstown and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weigelstown and Erie.
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Start on Alta Vista Road
27 m · 9 sec · Alta Vista Road
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Continue on Alta Vista Road
21 m · 7 sec · Alta Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carlisle Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Carlisle Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on Old York Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Game Road
1516 ft · 29 sec · Game Road
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Turn right onto South York Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · South York Road
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Continue on South Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 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 Weigelstown and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
208 mi · 03h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Weigelstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weigelstown to Erie?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Weigelstown and 152.4 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.25 one way or $92.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Weigelstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weigelstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 225.51 mi (362.92 km).
#1 Weigelstown
Census designated place
| Population | 12,875 |
| Coordinates | 39.9837100, -76.8224700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $46.25 | $92.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.06 | $104.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
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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