Trip from Erie, PA to Pennside, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

352 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 30m ★

6 AM

6h 42m

8 AM

7h 6m

10 AM

6h 50m

12 PM

6h 48m

3 PM

6h 52m

5 PM

7h 5m

8 PM

6h 35m

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

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Pennside, PA

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Trip Overview

This 352-mile drive from Erie, PA to Pennside, PA will take approximately 6 hours and 42 minutes, making it a feasible, though long, day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, and State Route 54. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, suggesting you'll be navigating a variety of road types rather than a straight interstate path. Given its duration and road profile, consider an early start to ensure a comfortable arrival in the Northeast region.

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

176 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

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
Center Avenue	10.6 mi	12m
Pottsville Pike	10.2 mi	12m
Elysburg Road	9.7 mi	11m
Sunbury Road	9.4 mi	11m
Centre Street	4.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 204.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Pennside, PA.

Start on State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

Continue on I 79

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

Turn slight left

79 ft · 2 sec

Turn right onto PA 54

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street

Continue on PA 54

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

Turn left onto PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 17 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

0.7 mi · 1 min · Penn Street

Continue on US 422 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · Perkiomen Avenue

Turn left onto North 23rd Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North 23rd Street

Continue on Carsonia Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Carsonia Avenue

Turn right onto Harvey Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Harvey Avenue

Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

183 ft · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue

Arrive at destination

Brighton Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 352-mile drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight hours. While it's a single-day trip, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, especially given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile which can be more demanding. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated $58 cost is a good guide, but be aware of your surroundings for services. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with State Route 54 before you depart, as local roads often have varying speed limits and conditions.

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 176 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 13m 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 77 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176 miles or 3h 13m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennside, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Erie, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 352 miles and 6h 42m.

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 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

176 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 176 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hadley, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17242532208

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Brookville, Pennsylvania

0.3 mi from route

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

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 274.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Greengarden Boulevard

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Bayfront Parkway

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

274.4 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

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

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

274.6 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in | PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.36 one way

$116.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$63.91	$127.83
premium	$4.93	$68.27	$136.53
diesel	$5.61	$77.72	$155.43

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: 123.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.6	1	$36.96	$16.90
Efficient EV	88	1	$30.80	$14.08
EV Truck/SUV	140.8	1	$49.28	$22.53

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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 19, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

4:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pennside, PA

Late night in Pennside on Tuesday

Local time

4:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Wellsville, NY

176 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

28 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 42m 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 varied driving experience on this route, with a highway share of 3%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 204.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel. However, the overall profile is described as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll transition between faster highway sections and more winding, local roads. This suggests a need for attentive driving as the landscape and road conditions likely change frequently throughout the 6-hour journey.

Only 3% 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?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 42m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 Pennside, 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 6h 42m. Total distance: 352 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 42m 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.

Yes — we found about 29 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 Pennside, 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pennside, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

Centre County Rest Area Eastbound

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

TA

Flying J Travel Center

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Venango County Rest Area Westbound

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

Centre County Rest Area Westbound

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

Venango County Rest Area Eastbound

Service Plaza

Zachrich Trucking Inc

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Love's Travel Stop

Clarion Service Plaza

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Bicentennial Tower

Gibraltar Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Erie, PA

Pennside, PA

Same local time

28 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Erie, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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