Origin
Titusville, PA
Afternoon in Titusville on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Titusville, PA to Erie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Titusville, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Tackling the 45.5-mile journey from Titusville to Erie is a straightforward excursion that takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the William Flinn Highway and PA-97 to navigate through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, the lack of mandatory stops makes it a quick transition between these two Pennsylvania hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Street | 14.4 mi | 25m |
| William Flinn Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| PA-97 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Titusville Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Hydetown Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Erie Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Spring Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Peach Street
— 14.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Titusville, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on PA 8; PA 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto PA 8
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spring Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 8
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 8
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
5
Continue on PA 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
6
Continue on PA 8
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
7
Continue on PA 8
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
8
Continue on US 6; PA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto PA 97
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Perry Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on PA 97
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Waterford Street
11
Continue on PA 97
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
PA-97
12
Enter roundabout onto US 19; PA 97
62 ft
·
0 sec
·
Route 19
13
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 19
14
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
15
Continue on US 19
14 mi
·
25 min
·
Peach Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West 8th Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 8th Street
17
Turn left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Street
18
Arrive at destination
State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Titusville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 8 / West Spring Street
Turn slight right onto PA 8 / West Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
PA 97 / Perry Street
Turn left onto PA 97 / Perry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 19; PA 97 / Route 19
Enter roundabout onto US 19; PA 97 / Route 19
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Erie, PA
Afternoon in Erie on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph
83% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
59°F
Waterford, PA
23 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. Only 16% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 14.4-mile stretch on Peach Street, which offers a brief reprieve from the frequent turns found elsewhere. Because of the technical nature of the path, the experience behind the wheel feels more hands-on and varied than a standard interstate commute. Be prepared for a winding transition as you make your way toward Erie.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Peach Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 8 / West Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Titusville, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 1h 12m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 8 / West Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (PA 97 / Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 19; PA 97 / Route 19): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Erie, PA
Full guide →Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Peach Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 8 / West Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (PA 97 / Perry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 19; PA 97 / Route 19): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erie, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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