Erie to North Warren is 66 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via Southern Tier Expressway and US 62, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within Pennsylvania for the entire journey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It’s a short enough trip that you won’t feel rushed, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick relocation or a less demanding travel day. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, as it prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern Tier Expressway
27.8 mi
33m
US 62
13.7 mi
16m
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi
8m
Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi
7m
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
4m
Martin Road
2.1 mi
3m
East 8th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Station Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 27.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and North Warren, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East 8th Street
3
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
6
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
9
Continue on I 86
7.0 mi·8 min·Hopkins-Bowser Highway
10
Continue on I 86; NY 17
28 mi·33 min·Southern Tier Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
12
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
13
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
14
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
15
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
16
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
18
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
19
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
20
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
22
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 62
14 mi·16 min·US 62
25
Turn left onto Vine Street
112 ft·11 sec·Vine Street
26
Turn left onto Railroad Street
75 ft·3 sec·Railroad Street
27
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, leaving anytime in the morning or afternoon works well, offering flexibility. You can easily complete this 66-mile trip without needing extensive stops, but there are opportunities for quick breaks if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at just $11, so you won't need to worry about extensive refueling. Pay attention as you transition off the Southern Tier Expressway onto US 62 and the Hopkins-Bowser Highway; this is where the character of the drive subtly changes, so be ready to adjust your speed accordingly.
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 33 miles from Erie, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 44m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Warren, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 27.8 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 8th Street
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
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
5
46.5 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward NY 60: Jamestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
4
46.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|Marvin Parkway
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
66 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Railroad Street
Turn left onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.98
$23.97
premium
$4.93
$12.80
$25.60
diesel
$5.61
$14.57
$29.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Erie, PA
Afternoon
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph83% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
North Warren, PA
Afternoon
in North Warren on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
8 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
1h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 64% of the journey utilizing faster roadways like the Southern Tier Expressway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a chance for steady progress. The route then transitions to US 62 and the Hopkins-Bowser Highway, which may offer a slightly different feel as you move closer to your destination. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with minimal traffic interruptions on the main thoroughfares.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and US 62. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 66 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Warren, PA before heading back.
