Origin
Cambridge Springs, PA
Night in Cambridge Springs on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge Springs, 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
43m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge Springs, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Cambridge Springs, PA, to Erie, PA, can easily be completed in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical way to travel between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. The route primarily utilizes Peach Street and Route 19, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short journey, you won't need an overnight stay; instead, focus on enjoying the quick transition between towns and making the most of your time upon arrival in Erie.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Street | 14.4 mi | 25m |
| Route 6/Route 19 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Route 19 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peach Street
— 14.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on PA 408
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 6; US 19
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 6/Route 19
4
Continue on US 19
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 19
5
Enter roundabout onto US 19; PA 97
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Route 19
6
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 19
7
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
8
Continue on US 19
14 mi
·
25 min
·
Peach Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West 8th Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 8th Street
10
Turn left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Street
11
Arrive at destination
State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; US 19 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 19 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 19; PA 97 / Route 19
Enter roundabout onto US 19; PA 97 / Route 19
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Night in Erie on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 38% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.4 miles on Peach Street, which will likely feel like a more urban or suburban thoroughfare. The route transitions between Peach Street and Route 6/Route 19, offering varied road conditions and speeds as you make your way north. This isn't a strictly highway grind, nor is it a winding country road; it's a practical blend that gets you to your destination efficiently.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 19 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 43m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 19 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 19; PA 97 / Route 19): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (West 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,469 ft
653 ft
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
1,040 ft
Highest Point
1,469 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
817 ft
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 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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: near the start (US 6; US 19 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 19; PA 97 / Route 19): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (West 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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