Road Trips from Erie, PA
Looking for a quick escape from Erie? You've got options ranging from short, 4-hour drives on surface roads to longer, 6.5-hour hauls that mix highway and surface routes. Several of these destinations boast parks, and one even suggests an overnight stay. Whether you're after a day trip with some historical stops or a slightly longer drive with varied terrain, there's a route here for you.
Total Routes
248
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
197
Full-day getaway
Howard, PA
3h 59m216.4 mi one way
This 4-hour, 216.4-mile drive is one of the closer options. It sticks to surface roads for a consistent, gently rolling terrain experience. If you're looking for a straightforward trip without much highway time, this is a solid choice.
Zion, PA
3h 57m214.3 mi one way
Similar to the Howard, PA trip, this 4-hour drive covers 214.3 miles on mostly surface roads through gently rolling terrain. It's a comparable option if you're seeking a relaxed, shorter journey.
Stormstown, PA
3h 52m201.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
244 total in this range
Chambersburg, PA
5h 30m283.2 mi one way
At 5.5 hours and 283.2 miles, this route offers a higher drive score of 10. It mixes highway and surface roads, providing a varied driving experience. You'll also pass by three national memorials and battlefields, adding historical points of interest.
East Berlin, PA
6h 27m338.5 mi one way
This is one of the longer trips at 6.5 hours and 338.5 miles, primarily using highways. It also has a drive score of 10 and includes access to multiple national monuments and memorials, making it a good choice for history buffs covering more ground.
Hilltown, PA
5h 56m299.9 mi one way
This 5.9-hour, 299.9-mile route offers a blend of highway and surface driving. With a drive score of 10, it passes several significant national memorials and battlefields, providing historical context along its gently rolling terrain.
Abbottstown, PA
6h 34m342.1 mi one way
Covering 342.1 miles over 6.6 hours, this pick is mostly highway with a high drive score of 10. It also grants access to the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and other historical sites, similar to other longer eastern Pennsylvania destinations.
Bonneauville, PA
6h 20m312.9 mi one way
This 6.3-hour drive spans 312.9 miles and mixes highway and surface roads for a drive score of 10. It includes access to the Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield, among others, set against gently rolling terrain.
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Chambersburg, PA
5h 30m283.2 mi one way
East Berlin, PA
6h 27m338.5 mi one way
Hilltown, PA
5h 56m299.9 mi one way
Abbottstown, PA
6h 34m342.1 mi one way
Chambersburg, PA
5h 30m283.2 mi one way
Sharon Hill, PA
7h 56m422 mi one way
Millbourne, PA
7h 49m419.6 mi one way
Tullytown, PA
7h 56m430.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain on these routes is accessible in spring, with opportunities to visit national memorials and parks along the way.
Summer
Enjoy the gently rolling terrain during summer drives, with several routes offering access to historical national memorials and battlefields.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain provides a pleasant backdrop for fall drives, and you can explore various national parks and memorials.
Winter
While most routes feature gently rolling terrain, winter conditions might affect travel times on surface roads, though parks and memorials remain points of interest.
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