Origin
Glenshaw, PA
Late night in Glenshaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenshaw, 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
2h 29m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenshaw, PA
Mike Norris
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Glenshaw, PA to Erie, PA is 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m via I 79, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily follows major highways, making it a straightforward trip through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a lot of complex navigation. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Glenshaw, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 105.2 mi | 1h 53m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| William Flinn Highway | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mount Royal Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Elfinwild Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Amherst Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 105.2 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenshaw, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Wood Place
173 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wood Place
2
Turn right onto Mount Royal Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Royal Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Illinois Avenue
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Illinois Avenue
4
Turn right onto Amherst Place
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Amherst Place
5
Continue on Amherst Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Amherst Drive
6
Turn right onto Fieldstone Drive
513 ft
·
24 sec
·
Fieldstone Drive
7
Turn left onto Rose Drive
252 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rose Drive
8
Turn right onto Elfinwild Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Elfinwild Road
9
Turn left onto PA 8
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 West: Ohio
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
10 mi
·
10 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
With a drive time of under 2.5 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a flexible departure time. You could easily leave mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight to spare. Given the extensive highway use, plan for minimal stops beyond quick breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch on I 79 is over 100 miles, and ensure you have enough to comfortably cover this segment. The estimated fuel cost of $21 is a good baseline for budgeting.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Glenshaw, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 1m
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 Glenshaw, 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 Glenshaw, PA
This is one driving day of about 126.2 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Glenshaw, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 105.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Glenshaw, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 123.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 76 Toll, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Ohio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 West: Ohio
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
123.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
$20.92 one way
$41.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.86 | $55.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$1.33
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
$21
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Erie, PA
Late night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 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
9 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
2h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the 126.2 miles on major roads like I 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest continuous segment spanning 105.2 miles on I 79. Expect mostly high-speed travel on well-maintained interstates, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the journey. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficiency and direct travel.
91% 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: 105.2 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 126.2 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 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 Glenshaw, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
Patp
6.4 mi in
|
~14m
Pittsburgh
16.9 mi in
|
~26m
Warrendale
16.9 mi in
|
~26m
Cranberry
16.9 mi in
|
~26m
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 2h 29m. Total distance: 126.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.2 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.33 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erie, 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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