Origin
Erie, PA
Late night in Erie on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Youngsville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Youngsville, PA
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Trip Overview
This 53.4-mile drive from Erie, PA to Youngsville, PA is a straightforward, turn-heavy local excursion that should take about 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete. Operating on a modest fuel budget of around $9, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. You'll primarily navigate portions of the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Wattsburg Road, and Roosevelt Highway. The drive’s character suggests it's more about the journey through local Pennsylvania landscapes than covering vast distances, making it an accessible adventure for anyone in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Wattsburg Road | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Beaverdam Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| PA-89 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Route 6 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pine Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Youngsville, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto PA 5; PA 290
412 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn right onto French Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
French Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 26th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto PA 8
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Parade Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto PA 8
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on PA 8
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Wattsburg Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-8
9
Turn slight right
271 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto PA 8; PA 89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
PA-8/PA-89
11
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Smiley Hill Road
13
Turn left onto PA 89
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverdam Road
14
Continue on PA 89
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ladd Road
15
Turn straight onto PA 89
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
PA-89
16
Turn left onto US 6; PA 89
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
17
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 6
19
Continue on US 6
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20
Continue on US 6; PA 27
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Youngsville Bypass
21
Turn slight left onto PA 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 5; PA 290 / East 12th Street
Turn left onto PA 5; PA 290 / East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
French Street
Turn right onto French Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 20 / East 26th Street
Turn left onto US 20 / East 26th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 8 / Parade Street
Turn right onto PA 8 / Parade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 8 / Pine Avenue
Turn slight left onto PA 8 / Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Youngsville, PA
Late night in Youngsville on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Union City, PA
27 mi in
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
16 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
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 53.4-mile journey, with only about 15% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 15.6 miles along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and varying road conditions rather than sustained high-speed travel. The profile indicates a local feel, meaning you'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you transition between different local roads.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (French Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 20 / East 26th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Youngsville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (French Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 20 / East 26th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngsville, PA before heading back.
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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