How far is Wolfdale, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Wolfdale, PA to Erie, PA is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfdale and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfdale and Erie.
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Start on Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2651 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2312 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
145 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Wolfdale 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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
145 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfdale 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 Wolfdale to Erie?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Heath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Wolfdale and 76.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Heath
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 Heath.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolfdale and Erie. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.98 km).
#1 Wolfdale
Census designated place
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 40.1928500, -80.2878400 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.99 | $63.99 |
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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