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Trip from Erie, PA to Durham, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 15m

Distance

376.8 mi

606 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 5m ★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m

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 Durham, PA, PA

Durham, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Durham, PA covers 376.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 204.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.4 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 204.4 mi 3h 39m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
William Penn Highway 21.6 mi 26m
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Elysburg Road 9.7 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
I 78 9.1 mi 12m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 204.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Durham, 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

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
7

Merge onto I 80

204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9

Turn slight left

79 ft · 2 sec
10

Turn right onto PA 54

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street
12

Continue on PA 54

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
13

Turn left onto PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
15

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
16

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
17

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
18

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
19

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
20

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
21

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
22

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
23

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
24

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
27

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

9.1 mi · 12 min · I 78
Toward I 78 East: New Jersey Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit onto PA 309

3.4 mi · 5 min · PA 309
Exit 60 Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown Use the slight right lane.
30

Turn left onto Passer Road

379 ft · 15 sec · Passer Road
31

Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Flint Hill Road
32

Turn straight onto Taylor Drive

2.0 mi · 3 min · Taylor Drive
33

Continue on Apples Church Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Apples Church Road
34

Turn right onto PA 412

2.0 mi · 2 min · Leithsville Road
35

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Hellertown Road
36

At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
37

Continue on PA 212; PA 412

3.0 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
38

Continue on Durham Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Durham Road
39

Keep slight right at fork onto Old Furnace Road

54 ft · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
40

Arrive at destination

Old Furnace Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.4 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.4 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 83 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.4 miles or 3h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durham, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 376.8 miles and 7h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 204.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellsville, NY

188 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

Penn Hills, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.4 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.4 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hadley, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.8

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17242532208

Visit website

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.8

Hadley, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17242532208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.6

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 134.6

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 362.6 — 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.
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Bayfront Parkway

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

7
353.6 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in | I 78

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 East: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East: New Jersey
7
362.6 mi into trip | ~6h 52m in | PA 309

Take the exit onto PA 309 toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60 Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.47 one way

$124.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $68.42 $136.83
premium $4.93 $73.08 $146.15
diesel $5.61 $83.19 $166.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113 1 $39.56 $18.09
Efficient EV 94.2 1 $32.97 $15.07
EV Truck/SUV 150.7 1 $52.75 $24.12

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Afternoon in Erie on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Durham, PA

Afternoon in Durham on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Wellsville, NY

188 mi in

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

6 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

7h 15m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

376.8 mi in 7h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 376.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Erie, PA to Durham, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

Washingtonville

274.4 mi in | ~4h 58m

About the Cities

Starting 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 7h 15m. Total distance: 376.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Durham, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Durham, PA before the return drive.

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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