Origin
Edinboro, PA
Late night in Edinboro on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edinboro, 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
31m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinboro, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward, short-distance trip within Pennsylvania, the 23.1-mile journey from Edinboro to Erie is a practical choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads, specifically Erie Street, West Plum Street, and Route 6N. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Because the entire route stays on local roads with zero highway miles, you should expect a relaxed pace rather than a high-speed commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Route 6N | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Plum Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Erie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waterford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 16.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinboro, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Waterford Street
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Waterford Street
2
Turn right onto PA 99
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Erie Street
3
Turn left onto US 6N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Plum Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto US 6N
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6N
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 79
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
8
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — 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
|
PA 99 / Erie Street
Turn right onto PA 99 / Erie Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6N / West Plum Street
Turn left onto US 6N / West Plum Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Erie on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
10 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this 23.1-mile stretch. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you will not encounter any highway driving during your 26-minute transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Erie Street, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change of scenery as you navigate the local infrastructure. This drive lacks the monotony of a typical highway cruise, offering a more hands-on, technical feel behind the wheel. It is a simple, direct connection between Edinboro and Erie that prioritizes local access over rapid transit.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and West 12th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 99 / Erie Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 99 / Erie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6N / West Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 31m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 79. 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 (PA 99 / Erie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6N / West Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 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.
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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