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Trip from Erie, PA to Woxall, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 20m

Distance

390.5 mi

629 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 10m ★
6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

This 390.5-mile journey from Erie, PA to Woxall, PA is estimated to take around 7 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's feasible as a single-day trip, but you might also consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route involves a 13% share of highway driving, with the majority of your miles covered on the Keystone Shortway, Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $65 for this drive. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attention and perhaps a few more stops than a pure interstate experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195.3 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 257.1 mi 4h 38m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 50.4 mi 54m
Upper Ridge Road 3.2 mi 5m
John Fries Highway 2.7 mi 3m
Old Plains Road 2.4 mi 5m
West 12th Street 2 mi 4m
Geryville Pike 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
11

Merge onto I 476; PATP

50 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 2 min
Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

449 ft · 12 sec
Toward PA 663 South: Pottstown Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto PA 663

2.7 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
15

Turn left onto Old Plains Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto Carvers Hill Road

290 ft · 6 sec · Carvers Hill Road
17

Continue on Haring Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Haring Road
18

Continue on Upper Ridge Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Upper Ridge Road
19

Turn slight left onto Geryville Pike

1.1 mi · 2 min · Geryville Pike
20

Turn straight onto PA 63

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
21

Continue on PA 63

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Sumneytown Pike
22

Turn right onto Old Skippack Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Old Skippack Road
23

Keep slight right at fork onto Old Skippack Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Old Skippack Road
24

Arrive at destination

Old Skippack Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With two planned stops and a total distance of 390.5 miles, pacing yourself is key. The longest stretch is over 250 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, especially before embarking on that segment. While the fuel cost is estimated at $65, it's always wise to have a bit extra. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as navigating its interchanges and tolls requires focus.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.3 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 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 86 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.3 miles or 3h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woxall, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 390.5 miles and 7h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 257.1 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

195 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

Penn Hills, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.3 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 257.1 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 379.3 — 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
328 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
378.6 mi into trip | ~6h 55m in

Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
7
379.3 mi into trip | ~6h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 663 South: Pottstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 663 South: Pottstown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.74 one way

$129.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $70.90 $141.81
premium $4.93 $75.73 $151.46
diesel $5.61 $86.22 $172.43

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Pennsylvania Turnpike (50.4 mi) $6.55

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

$65

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117.1 1 $41.00 $18.74
Efficient EV 97.6 1 $34.17 $15.62
EV Truck/SUV 156.2 1 $54.67 $24.99

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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

Night in Erie on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

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

Woxall, PA

Night in Woxall on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Wellsville, NY

195 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

2 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

7h 20m 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 character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only 13% of the route on highways, you'll encounter a more varied driving experience, likely involving more local roads and potentially more frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 257.1 miles, primarily on the Keystone Shortway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. As you progress, be prepared for the road to shift from more open highways to potentially more winding or built-up local sections, requiring you to stay engaged behind the wheel.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 257.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 390.5 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 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 328 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Woxall, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

327 mi in | ~5h 57m

Allentown

327 mi in | ~5h 57m

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 7h 20m. Total distance: 390.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 257.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 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 Woxall, 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 2 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 328 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woxall, 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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