This 106.1-mile drive from Easton, PA, to Erie, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 67% of the journey on major roadways like I-79 and the Keystone Shortway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip is an economical option for a quick transit between Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll find that this straightforward journey is ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Easton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
Keystone Shortway
26.2 mi
28m
PA 58
5.5 mi
10m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Salem Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
State Street
0.4 mi
1m
Canoe Ripple Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Canoe Ripple Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Canoe Ripple Road
2
Turn straight onto PA 58
0.2 mi·16 sec·PA 58
3
Turn right onto PA 58
5.3 mi·9 min·PA 58
4
Turn left onto PA 58
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
5
Turn right onto PA 478
2.2 mi·3 min·Salem Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
0.2 mi·19 sec·PA 38; PA 208
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
8
Merge onto I 80
26 mi·28 min·Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
10
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
12
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 6-minute drive, leaving early in the morning can help you avoid any potential traffic near larger towns. Since the total distance is just over 100 miles and the fuel cost is a modest $18, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling. A good strategy is to top off your tank before you depart Easton. Given the limited stops and straightforward highway nature, you have the flexibility to pull over for a short break whenever you feel the need, rather than sticking to a rigid schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Easton, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.8 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
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 Easton, 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 Easton, PA
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Easton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 65.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 105.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.8 mi into trip|~10m in|PA 58 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 58 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip|~17m in|PA 38; PA 208
At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
Navigation decision point
6
103.1 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
5
103.4 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
105.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.27
$38.53
premium
$4.93
$20.58
$41.15
diesel
$5.61
$23.43
$46.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.14
$5.09
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.28
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Easton, PA
Late night
in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph83% chanceLive forecast
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
2 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
2h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 106.1-mile trip. Approximately 67% of your drive will be on major interstates and highways, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.8 miles on I-79, allowing for sustained travel. While the primary roads are built for speed, be prepared for potential variations as you transition between I-79, the Keystone Shortway, and PA 58, especially closer to your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.8 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Keystone Shortway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near PA 58 / Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (PA 58 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (PA 38; PA 208): Navigation decision point; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Easton is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Bethlehem, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Easton borders the Delaware River and Phillipsburg, New Jersey to its east and Bethlehem to its southwest. The city lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 72 miles (116 km) west of New York City and 77 miles (124 km) north of Philadelphia.
The longest stretch is about 65.8 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (PA 58 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (PA 38; PA 208): Navigation decision point; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erie, PA before heading back.
