Spanning 368.1 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Erie to Honey Brook takes approximately 7 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because this route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you can manage the trip in a single day if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $61 for fuel as you navigate a path that relies on a mix of major thoroughfares and local connectors. While the drive is manageable for a solo traveler, the turn-heavy nature of the latter portions makes it feel more like a purposeful transit than a quick sprint. Consider whether you prefer a direct push or if you would rather break up the 368-mile trek to keep your energy levels high.
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
184 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
204.4 mi
3h 39m
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi
1h 11m
State Route 54
11.1 mi
13m
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
13m
Center Avenue
10.6 mi
12m
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi
12m
Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
11m
Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 204.4 mi, about 3h 39m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,074 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,411
Quietest
2 AM
~183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Honey Brook, PA.
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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
4.2 mi·5 min·Centre Street
26
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·17 sec·South 4th Street
27
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi·4 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on PA 61
1.2 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft·4 sec·South 4th Street
35
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bingaman Street
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
37
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 176 South: MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
39
Continue on I 176
9.5 mi·10 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
1.6 mi·2 min·Morgantown Expressway
Exit 2Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey BrookUse the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft·5 sec
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, LancasterUse the right lane.
42
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
43
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi·7 min·Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
44
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi·52 sec·Conestoga Avenue
45
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi·24 sec·Horseshoe Pike
46
Turn right onto Maple Street
109 ft·3 sec·Maple Street
47
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
For a successful 7-hour drive, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and reset your focus. Since the route shifts from major highways to winding local roads, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid peak congestion during the technical segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 204.4-mile Keystone Shortway stretch, as you will want to ensure you are topped off before hitting the local, turn-heavy sections where service stations may be less frequent. Being flexible with your departure time allows you to navigate the more complex road segments during daylight hours, which is particularly helpful given the turn-heavy character of the final miles toward Honey Brook.
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 184 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 21m 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 81 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184 miles or 3h 21m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Honey Brook, 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 368.1 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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.
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 363.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
6
349.5 mi into trip|~6h 36m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
8
361.6 mi into trip|~6h 51m in|Morgantown Expressway
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
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 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
8
363.2 mi into trip|~6h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, La...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.10 one way
$130.20 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$71.30
$142.60
premium
$5.24
$76.00
$151.99
diesel
$5.35
$77.53
$155.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.4
1
$38.65
$17.67
Efficient EV
92
1
$32.21
$14.72
EV Truck/SUV
147.2
1
$51.53
$23.56
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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 May 19, 2026
Origin
Erie, PA
Evening
in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 9 to 14 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 19 at 3:26AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 19 at 3:26AM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Honey Brook, PA
Evening
in Honey Brook on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
W 5 to 15 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 19 at 3:26AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 19 at 3:26AM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
16 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
7h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 317.3
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 368.1
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 368.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a split personality on this drive, as you transition from high-speed transit to technical local navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 204.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which provides a steady, efficient pace early on. However, the route becomes a turn-heavy local drive as you transition onto the Raymond P. Shafer Highway and State Route 54. With only 6% of the trip consisting of highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on secondary roads that require more focus and active steering. This combination keeps the journey engaging but demands more attention than a standard interstate cruise.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
47 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?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 368.1 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 349.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,816 ft291 ft
Total Climb
3,087 ft
Total Descent
2,993 ft
Highest Point
1,816 ft
~157.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,525 ft
Notable High Points
1,636 ft at ~236.6 miles+822 ft prominence
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 Honey Brook, PA, road signs point toward Washingtonville and Morgantown.
Honey Brook is a quaint small town outside of Reading, in south-east Pennsylvania. Noted for its Amish farms, it is culturally part of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, since it lies adjacent to Lancaster County. But being on the other side of the county line, in the northwest part of Chester County, it is considered to be in the Philadelphia Region.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 368.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Honey Brook, 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 349.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Honey Brook, PA before the return drive.
