Trip from Blakely, 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

6h 26m

Distance

319.9 mi

515 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 14m ★

6 AM

6h 27m

8 AM

6h 51m

10 AM

6h 35m

12 PM

6h 33m

3 PM

6h 36m

5 PM

6h 50m

8 PM

6h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

This 319.9-mile drive from Blakely, PA, to Erie, PA, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 26 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the drive on major expressways like the Southern Tier Expressway, I-86, and I-81. Expect a fuel cost of around $53 for this trip. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a one-day excursion, allowing you to cover substantial ground without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically consistent.

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

159.9 miles from Blakely, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	139.5 mi	2h 42m
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
I 81	48.1 mi	56m
Hopkins-Bowser Highway	6.8 mi	7m
State Highway 16	5.7 mi	8m
Bayfront Connector	4.4 mi	7m
AMVETS Memorial Highway	3.4 mi	4m
Commerce Drive	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 139.5 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Gino Merli Drive

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Gino Merli Drive

Continue on PA 247

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Sturges Road

Continue on PA 247

2.5 mi · 4 min · Wildcat Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on PA 247

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Lakeland Drive

Turn straight onto PA 632

2.8 mi · 4 min · Commerce Drive

Continue on PA 632

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Carbondale Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

48 mi · 56 min · I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie

Turn left onto State Highway 16

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Union Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

79 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on I 86

6.8 mi · 7 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min

Toward I-90: Erie

Merge onto I 90

3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 32 Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430

0.9 mi · 1 min · Station Road

Continue on PA 290

4.4 mi · 7 min · Bayfront Connector

Use the straight lane.

Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto East 10th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 10th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · State Street

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 26-minute drive, starting in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With just one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 139.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $53, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.

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 159.9 miles from Blakely, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 70 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.9 miles or 3h 10m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Blakely, PA

This is one driving day of about 319.9 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Blakely, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 139.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howard, NY

160 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

Vestal, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howard, NY

Meal break

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 274.2

Jamestown, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 114.2

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 137.1

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 319.9

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 274.2

Jamestown, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17164840800

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 312.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 86: Corning

154.9 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie

308.2 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-90: Erie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-90: Erie

312.7 mi into trip | ~6h 11m in

Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

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

Exit 32 Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.04 one way

$106.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$58.09	$116.17
premium	$4.93	$62.04	$124.08
diesel	$5.61	$70.63	$141.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96	1	$33.59	$15.36
Efficient EV	80	0	$27.99	$12.80
EV Truck/SUV	128	1	$44.79	$20.47

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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 18, 2026

Origin

Blakely, PA

Morning in Blakely on Sunday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Sunday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Clear

S 12 to 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

39°F

Howard, NY

160 mi in

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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 26m 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?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 319.9-mile trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, making for a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a 92% highway share, this route prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads, offering a consistent driving environment for the majority of the 6-hour and 26-minute journey.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 139.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 319.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.9 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 26m. Total distance: 319.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 139.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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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Trip from Blakely, PA to Erie, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVolve NY Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Bicentennial Tower

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blakely, PA

Erie, PA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 26m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Erie, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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