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Trip from Avoca, PA to Erie, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

336.6 mi

542 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 1m ★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Avoca, PA, PA

Avoca, PA

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

Erie, PA

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Trip Overview

This 337-mile drive from Avoca, PA to Erie, PA will take you approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $56, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with no highway driving, suggesting a more involved and potentially turn-heavy experience. This drive is best suited for those who prefer a more grounded exploration, as it bypasses major interstates. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.3 miles from Avoca, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 239.4 mi 4h 18m
I 79 65.8 mi 1h 10m
I 81 26.1 mi 32m
West 12th Street 2.3 mi 4m
State Street 0.4 mi 1m
William Street 0.4 mi 1m
Spruce Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 239.4 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, PA and Erie, PA.

1

Start on this road

195 ft · 19 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Spruce Street

167 ft · 9 sec · Spruce Street
3

Turn right onto William Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · William Street
4

Enter roundabout onto William Street

35 ft · 1 sec · William Street
5

Continue on William Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · William Street
6

Enter roundabout

262 ft · 4 sec
7

Continue

0.4 mi · 47 sec
8

Merge onto I 81

26 mi · 32 min · I 81
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
10

Merge onto I 80

239 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
12

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
14

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

Given this route's 5-hour and 19-minute duration, starting early from Avoca, PA is advisable to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip with no highway driving, plan for at least one stop to break up the 337 miles and refuel, especially considering the $56 fuel cost. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you should pay close attention to your GPS or map, as frequent turns will be necessary. Flexibility is key here; embrace the local roads and enjoy the journey without a strict schedule.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Avoca, PA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.3 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Avoca, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avoca, PA

This is one driving day of about 336.6 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Avoca, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 239.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethlehem, PA

168 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Joy, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.3 miles from Avoca, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 239.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 3h 7m in / 3h 6m to go 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

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Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 336.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spruce Street

Turn left onto Spruce Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | William Street

Turn right onto William Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
333.6 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in

Take the exit toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
6
336.2 mi into trip | ~6h 11m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.80 one way

$111.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $61.12 $122.24
premium $4.93 $65.28 $130.56
diesel $5.61 $74.32 $148.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.34 $16.16
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.45 $13.46
EV Truck/SUV 134.6 1 $47.12 $21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Avoca, PA

Late night in Avoca on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

6h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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' for the entirety of this 337-mile journey, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Spruce Street and William Street at the start, rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. While there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments and encountering varied road conditions typical of non-interstate travel. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 239.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spruce Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (William Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: 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 6h 13m. Total distance: 336.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 239.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Erie, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (William Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Erie, PA before the return drive.

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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