Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 43m
Distance
352.8 mi
568 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Stony Creek Mills, PA
James Mirakian
This 352.8-mile journey from Erie to Stony Creek Mills, Pennsylvania, is estimated to take around 6 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, it's a manageable trip, especially since it's a single-state drive within the Northeast region. While it can be completed in one day, the drive's character suggests you might appreciate breaking it up. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and State Route 54, offering a good mix of driving experiences. This trip is best suited for travelers looking for a practical drive through Pennsylvania.
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
176.4 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Stony Creek Mills, PA.
Start on State Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Continue on I 79
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn right onto PA 54
Continue on PA 54
Continue on PA 54
Turn left onto PA 54
Continue on PA 54
Continue on PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Turn right onto PA 901
Turn right onto PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Turn left onto PA 183
Turn right onto PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business
Turn left onto North 23rd Street
Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
Turn right onto Melrose Avenue
Turn left onto Carsonia Avenue
Turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 6-hour-plus driving duration, consider an early morning start from Erie to make the most of your day. While the route is feasible in one go, with only one recommended stop, it might feel rushed. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway means you'll have a significant period of continuous driving before needing to potentially refuel or stretch. Pay attention to the transition onto State Route 54, as this is where the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile becomes more prominent.
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.
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 78 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.4 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Creek Mills, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 352.8 miles and 6h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 176.4 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
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.
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto PA 54 / Continental Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$58.49 one way
$116.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $64.06 | $128.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $68.42 | $136.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.89 | $155.79 |
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: 123.4 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 | 105.8 | 1 | $37.04 | $16.93 |
| Efficient EV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.87 | $14.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.1 | 1 | $49.39 | $22.58 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Erie on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Stony Creek Mills on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
57°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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Scenic Trail
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National Historical Park
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of approximately 30%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 204.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This means you'll experience a dynamic road personality, transitioning from potentially faster highway sections to more winding local roads. The Raymond P. Shafer Highway also plays a role in this varied driving experience. The constant changes in road type will keep you engaged behind the wheel.
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.
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 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Erie, PA to Stony Creek Mills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 43m. Total distance: 352.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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