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Trip from Erie, PA to Bakerstown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

Erie, PA

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Downtown Bakerstown, PA, PA

Bakerstown, PA

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Trip Overview

Erie, PA to Bakerstown, PA is 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m via Raymond P Shafer Highway, Mars Road, and Bakerstown Road, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for a relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway 104 mi 1h 51m
Mars Road 5.1 mi 9m
Bakerstown Road 4 mi 6m
West 12th Street 2 mi 4m
Mars Valencia Road 1.4 mi 2m
Babcock Boulevard 1 mi 1m
State Street 0.4 mi 1m
West Bayfront Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 104 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Bakerstown, PA.

1

Start on State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street
2

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
5

Continue on I 79

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

At end of road, turn left onto PA 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Mars Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on PA 228

4.9 mi · 8 min · Mars Road
Toward PA 228 East: Seven Fields, Mars Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Mars Valencia Road
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on Babcock Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Babcock Boulevard
12

Turn sharp left onto Red Belt

4.0 mi · 6 min · Bakerstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

Red Belt

Trip Plan

With a 2h 20m estimated drive time and a fuel cost around $20, this is a manageable one-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or spontaneous stops along the way, even though this route has no designated stops. The drive is primarily on local roads, so keeping an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns is essential. Since it's a shorter journey, you have the flexibility to leave whenever you're ready, but be aware that the 'turn-heavy' nature means you should double-check your route before setting off.

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 59.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakerstown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Erie, 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 Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 104 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in counties Lawrence, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellwood City, PA

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Edinboro, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shenango, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 50min in 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18147241222

Visit website

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18147241222

Visit website

The Factory Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Saegertown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+18147633517

Visit website

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hadley, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17242532208

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 115.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m 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 lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Greengarden Boulevard

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
106.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
107.3 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
7
115.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | Red Belt / Bakerstown Road

Turn sharp left onto Red Belt / Bakerstown Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.75 one way

$39.49 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.63 $43.25
premium $4.93 $23.10 $46.20
diesel $5.61 $26.30 $52.59

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: 41.7 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 35.7 0 $12.51 $5.72
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.67 $7.62

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

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

10:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Clear

S 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bakerstown, PA

Morning in Bakerstown on Tuesday

Local time

10:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live 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

31 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 20m 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?

This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 119.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104 miles along Raymond P Shafer Highway. As you progress, expect the road to involve frequent changes in direction, typical of a local route rather than a high-speed interstate. This profile suggests a more engaging driving experience where attention to navigation is key.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104 mi on Raymond P Shafer Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th 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 119.1 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: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Erie, PA and Bakerstown, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mars.

Cranberry

106.7 mi in | ~1h 58m

Pennsylvania Turnpike

106.7 mi in | ~1h 58m

Mars

107.3 mi in | ~1h 59m

About the Cities

Starting in Erie, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1795

Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).

Top landmarks

  • • USS Niagara — 2000 restoration/replica wooden-hulled 1813 snow-brig
  • • Erie Land Light — lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
  • • Boston Store — former department store, founded in Erie, Pennsylvania

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 119.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. 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 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bakerstown, 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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