How far is West Homestead, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from West Homestead, PA to Erie, PA is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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 West Homestead and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Homestead and Erie.
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Start on Edgewood Drive
17 m · 9 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Turn left onto Fieldstone Drive
1249 ft · 1 min · Fieldstone Drive
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Continue on Niceville Street
1008 ft · 45 sec · Niceville Street
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Continue on Basic Avenue
2626 ft · 2 min · Basic Avenue
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Turn right onto Evans Street
60 m · 14 sec · Evans Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
1956 ft · 33 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on West 8th Avenue
2389 ft · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Place
1095 ft · 28 sec · Washington Place
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Turn slight right onto Bigelow Boulevard
93 m · 7 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
111.2 mi · 2 hr 1 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 West Homestead 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.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Homestead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Homestead to Erie?
The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 67.2 miles from West Homestead and 68.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Homestead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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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Union Station
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Homestead and Erie. Straight-line distance: 120.23 mi (193.49 km).
#1 West Homestead
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.3939600, -79.9119900 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
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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