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Trip from Honesdale, PA to Erie, 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 50m

Distance

322.9 mi

520 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 56m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Honesdale, PA

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

Erie, PA

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Trip Overview

This 322.9-mile journey from Honesdale, PA, to Erie, PA, is designed for a single day of driving, with an estimated duration of 6 hours and 50 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, including the Southern Tier Expressway and I-86, with a significant 89% of the trip on these roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $53. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that efficiently connects two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct and relatively quick way to travel 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

161.4 miles from Honesdale, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 139.5 mi 2h 42m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
I 81 26.4 mi 31m
Bethany Tpk 12.9 mi 22m
Hopkins-Bowser Highway 6.8 mi 7m
State Highway 16 5.7 mi 8m
Old Newburg Turnpike 5.6 mi 12m
Bayfront Connector 4.4 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 139.5 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honesdale, PA and Erie, PA.

1

Start on US 6

219 ft · 14 sec · West Park Street
2

Turn left onto PA 191

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn slight left onto PA 670

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elm Place
4

Continue on PA 670

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethany Tpk
5

Continue on PA 670

1.1 mi · 1 min · Wayne Street
6

Continue on PA 670

12 mi · 20 min · Bethany Tpk
7

Turn straight onto PA 371; PA 670

1.8 mi · 3 min · Great Bend Tpk
8

Continue on PA 371

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 371
9

Continue on PA 374

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 374
10

Continue on PA 374

5.0 mi · 11 min · Old Newburg Turnpike
11

At end of road, turn right onto Old Newburg Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Newburg Turnpike
12

Turn right onto PA 92

104 ft · 5 sec · State Route 92
13

Turn left onto T945

3.9 mi · 9 min · Great Bend Turnpike
14

Continue on PA 547

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Route 547
15

Continue on PA 848

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 848
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
17

Merge onto I 81

26 mi · 31 min · I 81
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
20

Turn left onto State Highway 16

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16
21

Continue on NY 16

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Union Street
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
24

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

79 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway
25

Continue on I 86

6.8 mi · 7 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
26

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min
Toward I-90: Erie
27

Merge onto I 90

3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 32 Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
29

Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430

0.9 mi · 1 min · Station Road
30

Continue on PA 290

4.4 mi · 7 min · Bayfront Connector
Use the straight lane.
31

Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Turn left onto East 10th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 10th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · State Street
34

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 50-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Honesdale to avoid any potential traffic. With a total distance of 322.9 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Plan for one main stop to refuel and stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point or where the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81 meet. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 139.5 miles, as services can be spaced out on expressways. The estimated fuel cost of $53 is a good benchmark for your budgeting.

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 161.4 miles from Honesdale, PA, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.4 miles or 3h 33m 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 36m

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 Honesdale, 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 Honesdale, PA

This is one driving day of about 322.9 miles and 6h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Honesdale, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 139.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

161 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

Endicott, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howard, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.4 miles from Honesdale, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Beef-N-Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 230.6

Olean, New York

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17163722985

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 276.7

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 138.4

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 276.7

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 276.7

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.3

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 276.7

Jamestown, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 115.3

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 322.9

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 276.7

Jamestown, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17164840800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 315.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 191 / Main Street

Turn left onto PA 191 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 86: Corning
6
157.9 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie

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

Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
5
311.1 mi into trip | ~6h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-90: Erie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-90: Erie
6
315.7 mi into trip | ~6h 35m in

Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

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

Exit 32 Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.53 one way

$107.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.63 $117.26
premium $4.93 $62.62 $125.24
diesel $5.61 $71.29 $142.58

Estimated Tolls: $0.67

Old Newburg Turnpike (5 mi) $0.35
Great Bend Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.28
Old Newburg Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

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

$54

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.9 1 $33.90 $15.50
Efficient EV 80.7 0 $28.25 $12.92
EV Truck/SUV 129.2 1 $45.21 $20.67

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 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 13, 2026

Origin

Honesdale, PA

Morning in Honesdale on Sunday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Sunday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 33% chance Live forecast

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

14 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 50m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for the majority of this 322.9-mile trip, with 89% of the route utilizing major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.5 miles, primarily on the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86). This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and limited stops along this significant portion. While primarily an interstate experience, the transition between these main roads will offer some variety in your driving landscape. Prepare for a drive that prioritizes efficiency and forward momentum.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 191 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 322.9 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: near the start (PA 191 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.9 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,825 ft 653 ft

Total Climb

1,857 ft

Total Descent

2,184 ft

Highest Point

1,825 ft

~207.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,172 ft

Notable High Points

1,615 ft at ~23.1 miles +636 ft prominence

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 50m. Total distance: 322.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 139.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.67 in tolls one way, starting with Old Newburg 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: near the start (PA 191 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.9 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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