Origin
Edinboro, PA
Night in Edinboro on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edinboro, PA to Lawrence Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Lawrence Park, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Edinboro to Lawrence Park, you are looking at a straightforward 26.4-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-79, Route 6N, and West 12th Street to reach your destination within the same Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Because this is a concise drive, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return without significant travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| West 12th Street | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Route 6N | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Plum Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Erie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lawrence Parkway | <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 Lawrence Park, 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
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lawrence Parkway
12
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — 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
7
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
PA 5 / Franklin Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 5 / Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 5 / East Lake Road
Turn right onto PA 5 / East Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Lawrence Park, PA
Night in Lawrence Park on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
38m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 70% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the drive, which covers 16.8 miles along I-79. The experience transitions from regional transit routes to navigating through West 12th Street as you approach the Lawrence Park area. Expect a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding backroads tour, as the highway sections prioritize speed and directness. Staying alert during the interstate portion will help you transition smoothly into the local traffic patterns of your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and West 12th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 99 / Erie Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,364 ft
644 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
770 ft
Highest Point
1,364 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
719 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Lawrence Park, 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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