Origin
Gettysburg, PA
Morning in Gettysburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gettysburg, PA to Erie, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
307.6 mi
495 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
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6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gettysburg, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
This 307.6-mile drive from Gettysburg, PA, to Erie, PA, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of the journey on interstates, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations. Expect a fuel cost of around $51 for this trip. While it's manageable in a single day, you'll encounter one significant stretch of 132.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which can be a long haul without a break. This trip offers a straightforward path across the state.
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
153.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 132.8 mi | 2h 24m |
| I 79 | 105.2 mi | 1h 53m |
| Lincoln Way East | 24.5 mi | 40m |
| Lincoln Highway | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| Chambersburg Road | 13.4 mi | 20m |
| Lincoln Way West | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gettysburg, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lincoln Square
2
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
3
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Avenue
4
Continue on US 30
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Chambersburg Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 30
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi
·
21 min
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Lincoln Way East
7
Continue on US 30
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Way West
8
Continue on US 30
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Take the exit
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
10
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
133 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 79
105 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
18
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, 9-minute drive covering 307.6 miles, starting earlier in the day is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but consider breaking up the longest stretch of 132.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with a quick stop for fuel or a stretch. The estimated fuel cost is $51, so ensure your tank is full before departing Gettysburg to avoid any last-minute searches. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments where services might be spaced further apart.
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 153.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 68 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.8 miles or 3h 17m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 307.6 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Gettysburg, 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 132.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.8 miles from Gettysburg, 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 132.8 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 63.6 and 304.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
63.6 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
6
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
198.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
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 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...
7
198.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 79 North: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 79 North: Erie
6
304.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Take the exit toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.00 one way
$101.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.66 | $119.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.91 | $135.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.26
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(132.8 mi)
$17.26
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
$51
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.30 | $14.76 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123 | 1 | $43.06 | $19.69 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 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
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
6h 9m 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?
Your drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with a substantial 77% of the total mileage spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 132.8 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the bulk of the journey utilizes major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-79, you'll also navigate segments of Lincoln Way East, likely offering a slight change of pace. This route generally favors efficiency over winding scenic byways.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 significant decision points across 307.6 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Gettysburg, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
Pittsburgh
198.3 mi in
|
~4h 6m
Warrendale
198.3 mi in
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~4h 6m
Cranberry
198.3 mi in
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~4h 6m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 9m. Total distance: 307.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.26 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 Erie, 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 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Erie, 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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