Edgeworth, PA to Erie, PA is 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 24m via I 79, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without many detours. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.7 miles from Edgeworth, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
109.1 mi
1h 57m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Wexford Bayne Road
1.9 mi
3m
Campmeeting Road
1.7 mi
2m
Fern Hollow Road
1.4 mi
2m
Little Sewickley Creek Road
1 mi
2m
Backbone Road
0.7 mi
2m
Chestnut Road
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 109.1 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgeworth, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Edgeworth Lane
404 ft·16 sec·Edgeworth Lane
2
Turn right onto Beaver Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Beaver Road
3
Turn left onto Chestnut Road
0.3 mi·51 sec·Chestnut Road
4
Continue on Chestnut Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Chestnut Road
5
Continue on Persimmon Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Persimmon Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Backbone Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Backbone Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Little Sewickley Creek Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Little Sewickley Creek Road
8
Turn straight onto Orange Belt
1.4 mi·2 min·Fern Hollow Road
9
Continue on Orange Belt
1.7 mi·2 min·Campmeeting Road
10
Continue on Orange Belt
0.6 mi·55 sec·Rochester Road
11
Turn slight left onto Orange Belt
1.9 mi·3 min·Wexford Bayne Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 79: ErieUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 79
109 mi·1 hr 57 min·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
15
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a same-day journey. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Erie with plenty of daylight remaining. With no listed stops, you have the flexibility to decide when and if you'd like to pull over. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so factor that into your budget. A practical tip for this drive: since the longest stretch is over 100 miles on I-79, ensure you have at least a half-tank of gas before embarking to avoid any unnecessary stops.
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 60.7 miles from Edgeworth, PA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.1 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m
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 Edgeworth, 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 Edgeworth, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Edgeworth, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 109.1 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 0.1 and 120.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Beaver Road
Turn right onto Beaver Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Chestnut Road
Turn left onto Chestnut Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Turn left toward I 79: Erie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 79: Erie
6
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.11 one way
$40.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.03
$44.05
premium
$4.93
$23.52
$47.05
diesel
$5.61
$26.78
$53.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
EV Truck/SUV
48.5
0
$16.98
$7.76
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Edgeworth, PA
Late night
in Edgeworth on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 to 20 mph94% 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
16 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
2h 24m 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?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 90% of the journey utilizing interstates. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, especially during the longest stretch of 109.1 miles on I 79. Expect a profile that is predominantly highway-focused, meaning smooth sailing and higher speeds for extended periods. While there are brief sections on local roads like Wexford Bayne Road and West 12th Street, the core of the drive is the interstate. This character makes it predictable and efficient for travelers.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.1 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and West 12th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beaver Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m 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 0.1 miles (Beaver Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chestnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 109.1 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Beaver Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chestnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erie, PA before heading back.
