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Trip from Erie, PA to Laurys Station, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 36m

Distance

349.9 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 25m ★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 29m

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

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Downtown Laurys Station, PA, PA

Laurys Station, PA

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Trip Overview

This 349.9-mile drive from Erie, PA, to Laurys Station, PA, will take approximately 6 hours and 36 minutes, making it a feasible single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway and Raymond P Shafer Highway, with PA 248 playing a role closer to your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, this route offers a straightforward journey through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, suggesting you'll experience a more engaging pace than a typical interstate cruise. Plan for one recommended stop to break up the approximately 6.5-hour travel time.

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

174.9 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 236.3 mi 4h 14m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
PA 248 7 mi 9m
Riverview Drive 5.9 mi 7m
Hudson Drive 5.8 mi 8m
West Broad Street 3.8 mi 4m
State Route 93 3.7 mi 7m
Hunter Street 2.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 236.3 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Laurys Station, 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

236 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
9

Keep slight right at fork

444 ft · 11 sec
10

Turn straight onto PA 93

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
11

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
12

Continue on PA 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
13

Continue on PA 93

1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
14

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Broad Street
15

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

3.8 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
16

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
17

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street
18

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
19

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street
20

Continue on PA 93

523 ft · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
21

At end of road, turn left onto US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
22

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
23

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Lehigh Street
24

Turn left onto US 209

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Susquehanna Street
25

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
26

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
27

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · North First Street
28

Continue on US 209

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bankway Street
29

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto PA 248

7.0 mi · 9 min · PA 248
Use the right lane.
31

Take the exit

268 ft · 7 sec
32

Merge onto PA 145

1.4 mi · 1 min · Riverview Drive
33

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Best Avenue
34

Continue on PA 145

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
35

Continue on PA 145

4.6 mi · 5 min · Riverview Drive
36

Arrive at destination

PA 145

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour and 36-minute duration, this route is best tackled in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Erie to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the drive and any unexpected delays. The longest stretch of consistent driving is over 236 miles, so consider your fuel level before embarking on this segment. While only one stop is recommended, you might find it beneficial to take additional short breaks, especially as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests more frequent adjustments. Keep an eye out for PA 248 as you near Laurys Station, as this will be a key indicator of your approaching 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 174.9 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 77 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.9 miles or 3h 12m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurys Station, 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 349.9 miles and 6h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 Keystone Shortway for about 236.3 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

175 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Joy, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.9 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 236.3 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.

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.9

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 149.9

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 149.9

Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 174.9

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 125

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 306.5 — 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

5
306.3 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

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

Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
5
306.5 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.01 one way

$116.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $63.53 $127.07
premium $4.93 $67.86 $135.72
diesel $5.61 $77.25 $154.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105 1 $36.74 $16.80
Efficient EV 87.5 0 $30.62 $14.00
EV Truck/SUV 140 1 $48.99 $22.39

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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

Morning in Erie on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurys Station, PA

Morning in Laurys Station on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Wellsville, NY

175 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

7 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

6h 36m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 349.9-mile journey. While you'll spend some time on highways, indicated by the 30% highway share, the character leans towards more involved navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 236.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. As you progress, the route will likely shift from more open highway to the more intricate local roads as you approach Laurys Station, requiring your attention to road changes and turns.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 349.9 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 Laurys Station, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.

Nescopeck

306.3 mi in | ~5h 33m

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 6h 36m. Total distance: 349.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 236.3 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 Laurys Station, 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. 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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laurys Station, 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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