Origin
Erie, PA
Afternoon in Erie on Sunday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Scotland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
292.5 mi
471 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, PA
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Scotland, PA
Lucas Carlini
Trip Overview
Erie, PA to Scotland, PA is 292.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, transitioning from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly direct trip, primarily utilizing major highways. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey with a manageable duration and a clear path. The estimated fuel cost is around $48, making it a budget-friendly option for a single-day trip.
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
146.2 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 161.1 mi | 2h 56m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 104 mi | 1h 51m |
| Upper Strasburg Road | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Cumberland Highway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Fannettsburg Road East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Path Valley Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West 12th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Shinabrook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 161.1 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Scotland, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
2
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on I 79
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78-77
Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
161 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Toward PA 75: Willow Hill, Fort Loudon
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Willow Hill Interchange
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Willow Hill Interchange
13
Turn right onto PA 75
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Path Valley Road
14
Turn left onto Fannettsburg Road East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fannettsburg Road East
15
Continue on Shinabrook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinabrook Road
16
Turn straight onto Upper Strasburg Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Upper Strasburg Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Upper Strasburg Road
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Upper Strasburg Road
18
Turn right onto PA 997
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Cumberland Highway
19
Continue on PA 997
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cumberland Highway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 997
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
Black Gap Road
21
Turn right onto Scotland Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scotland Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Scotland Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 39m duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight. While the longest stretch is over 161 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto smaller roads towards the end. The $48 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to check current prices. There's one suggested stop, which is a good point to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.2 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.1 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 64 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scotland, 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 292.5 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 161.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 270 — 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
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~1m in
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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.
8
106.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
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 78-77
Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
107.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
9
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
270 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward PA 75: Willow Hill, Fort Loudon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 75: Willow Hill, Fort Loudon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.49 one way
$96.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $53.11 | $106.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $56.73 | $113.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.95
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(161.1 mi)
$20.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.71 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.95 | $18.72 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Scotland, PA
Afternoon in Scotland on Sunday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
18 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 201.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 171.4
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 221.9
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 292.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 55% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which allows for consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 161.1 miles on this turnpike. As you progress, the drive will transition from the turnpike to roads like Raymond P Shafer Highway and Upper Strasburg Road, likely introducing more varied road conditions and potentially lower speed limits.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 161.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 15 significant decision points across 292.5 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 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Scotland, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Fort Loudon.
Cranberry
106.7 mi in
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~1h 58m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
106.7 mi in
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~1h 58m
Youngstown Ohio
107.3 mi in
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~1h 59m
Harrisburg
107.3 mi in
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~1h 59m
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
108.1 mi in
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~2h 1m
Fort Loudon
270 mi in
|
~4h 59m
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 5h 39m. Total distance: 292.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 161.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.95 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Scotland, 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 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Scotland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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