Erie to Dyberry is 333.1 miles and takes about 6h 45m via Southern Tier Expressway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania. With 86% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively quick transit between these two locations. It’s a solid choice if you need to get from western Pennsylvania to the eastern part of the state efficiently, without needing an overnight stop.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.6 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 20m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~529 veh/hr typical
· worst 723
Quietest
2 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Dyberry, PA.
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Start on State Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
0.3 mi·44 sec·East Bayfront Parkway
4
Continue on PA 290
4.4 mi·7 min·Bayfront Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 290; PA 430
1.0 mi·1 min·Station Road
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
4.1 mi·4 min·AMVETS Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 37Toward I 86 East: Jamestown
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Continue on I 86
7.0 mi·8 min·Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on I 86; NY 17
249 mi·4 hr 50 min·Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
36 mi·43 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 87Toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia
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Turn left onto NY 97
486 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Hancock Highway
28 mi·41 min·Hancock Highway
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Turn right onto Bates Road
0.1 mi·37 sec·Bates Road
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Turn left onto State Route 1003
90 ft·4 sec·State Route 1003
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Arrive at destination
State Route 1003
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 45m drive, consider an early morning departure from Erie. This gives you ample daylight to cover the 333.1 miles and arrive in Dyberry with time to spare. While the drive is manageable in one day, the longest stretch on the highway is nearly 250 miles, so plan for a break around that mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $56, and stops for gas might be less frequent on the highway sections compared to local roads near your destination.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 249.5 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 73 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.6 miles or 3h 20m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dyberry, 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 333.1 miles and 6h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 249.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 304.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 86 East: Jamestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 37
Toward I 86 East: Jamestown
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268.3 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward New York
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304.2 mi into trip|~6h 2m in
Take the exit toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia
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304.4 mi into trip|~6h 2m in|NY 97 / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 97 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
304.7 mi into trip|~6h 3m in|South Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.62 one way
$117.24 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$64.10
$128.20
premium
$5.23
$68.53
$137.07
diesel
$6.18
$81.03
$162.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.9
1
$34.98
$15.99
Efficient EV
83.3
0
$29.15
$13.32
EV Truck/SUV
133.2
1
$46.63
$21.32
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Dyberry, PA
Morning
in Dyberry on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
15 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
6h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, with 86% of the 333.1 miles on the highway. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 249.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with a transition to surface roads toward the end of your drive into Dyberry.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 249.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 304.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,654 ft653 ft
Total Climb
1,920 ft
Total Descent
1,550 ft
Highest Point
1,654 ft
~23.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,002 ft
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 Dyberry, PA, road signs point toward New York and Cadosia.
The longest stretch is about 249.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dyberry, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 304.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dyberry, PA before the return drive.
