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Trip from Erie, PA to Stonybrook, 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 28m

Distance

324.9 mi

523 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 16m ★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m

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

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

Erie, PA

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Downtown Stonybrook, PA, PA

Stonybrook, PA

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Trip Overview

This 324.9-mile journey from Erie, PA, to Stonybrook, PA, will take approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, it covers ground primarily through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $54, this route offers a straightforward drive. The highway share is low at 10%, indicating a more local and scenic experience rather than a high-speed interstate transit. Expect to make one planned stop along the way to break up the drive. This route is best suited for those who enjoy a less direct, more winding path.

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

162.4 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 103.3 mi 1h 50m
General Potter Highway 79.4 mi 1h 42m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
I 83 21.9 mi 26m
28th Division Highway 8.6 mi 9m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway 7.1 mi 8m
Mount Nittany Expressway 6.2 mi 8m
Port Matilda Highway 5.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Stonybrook, 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

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9

Merge onto PA 970

1.4 mi · 1 min · Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
11

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12

Continue on US 322

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Front Street
13

Continue on US 322; PA 53

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Centre Street
14

Turn left onto US 322

1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
15

Continue on US 322

5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
16

Turn slight right onto US 322

2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
17

Continue on US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
18

Continue on US 322

8.6 mi · 9 min · 28th Division Highway
Toward US 322 East: State College
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

6.2 mi · 8 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
Exit 73 Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
21

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

79 mi · 1 hr 42 min · General Potter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn left onto Paxton Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Paxton Street
24

Turn right onto South 13th Street

269 ft · 3 sec · South 13th Street
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 83 South: York
26

Merge onto I 83

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 83
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83

20 mi · 24 min · I 83
Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 30 East
29

Merge onto US 30

3.2 mi · 5 min · Arsenal Road
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward PA 24
31

Keep slight right at fork

265 ft · 7 sec
Toward PA 24 South
32

Turn straight onto PA 24

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mount Zion Road
Use the straight lane.
33

Turn left onto PA 462

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Market Street
Use the left lane.
34

Continue on PA 462

161 ft · 2 sec · Lincoln Highway
35

Arrive at destination

PA 462

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 28-minute duration, starting early in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with daylight. Plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the midpoint of your 324.9-mile journey, to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since only 10% of this route is on major highways, meaning services might be less frequent. The longest stretch of 103.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway is a good time to maintain steady progress, but be prepared for the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile as you move between major road segments.

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 162.4 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 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 71 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.4 miles or 2h 58m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonybrook, 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 324.9 miles and 6h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 103.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Joy, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.4 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 103.3 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 299.1 — 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.
6
205 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
208.9 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 73 Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, Stat...
8
299.1 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in | I 83

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.86 one way

$107.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.99 $117.99
premium $4.93 $63.01 $126.02
diesel $5.61 $71.73 $143.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.5 1 $34.11 $15.60
Efficient EV 81.2 0 $28.43 $13.00
EV Truck/SUV 130 1 $45.49 $20.79

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 16, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Sunday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Stonybrook, PA

Late night in Stonybrook on Sunday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Clearfield, PA

162 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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 28m 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?

The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 10% of the route on highways. You'll primarily navigate on roads like the Keystone Shortway, General Potter Highway, and Raymond P Shafer Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 103.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a solid period of consistent travel before you encounter more varied road conditions. This suggests a route that winds through communities and varied terrain rather than a direct, high-speed dash, demanding your attention with frequent turns and changes in scenery.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 324.9 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 205 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Stonybrook, PA, road signs point toward Shawville, State College and Baltimore.

Shawville

173.3 mi in | ~3h 10m

State College

208.9 mi in | ~3h 55m | via US 322

Baltimore

299.1 mi in | ~5h 54m | via I 83

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 28m. Total distance: 324.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.3 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 Stonybrook, 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 205 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stonybrook, 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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