Spanning 369 miles from Honey Brook to Erie, this cross-state journey takes approximately 7 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget roughly $61 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania points. While the trek is manageable in one go, the mix of local roads and major highways requires your full attention. Evaluate your stamina before heading out, as the seven-hour duration makes for a long day behind the wheel.
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
184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
204 mi
3h 39m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi
18m
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi
13m
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
13m
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi
12m
South Market Street
9.7 mi
11m
Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 204 mi, about 3h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Brook, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Maple Street
109 ft·9 sec·Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi·28 sec·Horseshoe Pike
3
Turn right onto PA 10
0.3 mi·43 sec·Conestoga Avenue
4
Continue on PA 10
4.2 mi·7 min·Twin County Road
5
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway
1.7 mi·2 min·Morgantown Expressway
Toward I 176 NorthUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 176
9.4 mi·10 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 11BToward US 422 West: Reading
9
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster AvenueUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi·24 sec·Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi·59 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.5 mi·58 sec·North 5th Street
15
Turn slight left onto PA 61
3.0 mi·4 min·Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·19 sec·South 4th Street
22
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi·5 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
25
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
26
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
27
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mauch Chunk Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi·38 sec·South Centre Street
29
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi·4 min·West Market Street
30
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi·2 min·Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi·1 min·East Sunbury Street
32
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi·11 min·Sunbury Road
33
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi·2 min·Fairgrounds Road
34
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi·43 sec·Locust Gap Highway
35
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi·13 min·Locust Gap Highway
36
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi·11 min·South Market Street
37
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi·45 sec·Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi·19 sec·Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi·3 min·Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
41
Merge onto I 80
204 mi·3 hr 39 min·Keystone Shortway
42
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
43
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
45
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
47
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive efficient, plan for at least two intentional stops to break up the 369-mile trek. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially given the technical nature of the non-highway segments. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, keep an eye on your fuel levels before entering the longer stretches of the Keystone Shortway. If you find the turn-heavy sections draining, use your two allotted stops to reset rather than rushing through the winding portions. Prioritizing these breaks will ensure you arrive in Erie feeling refreshed rather than worn out by the varied road conditions.
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 184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204 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 81 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.5 miles or 3h 40m 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 54m
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 Honey Brook, 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 Honey Brook, PA
This is one driving day of about 369 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Honey Brook, 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 204 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 366 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.9 mi into trip|~9m in|Morgantown Expressway
Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway toward I 176 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 176 North
6
15.9 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
18.5 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
6
18.7 mi into trip|~26m in|US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
366 mi into trip|~6h 56m 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
$61.18 one way
$122.35 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$67.00
$134.00
premium
$4.93
$71.56
$143.13
diesel
$5.61
$81.47
$162.94
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)$0.74
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
$61
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.7
1
$38.75
$17.71
Efficient EV
92.3
1
$32.29
$14.76
EV Truck/SUV
147.6
1
$51.66
$23.62
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Honey Brook, PA
Morning
in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 12 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience as you transition from technical, turn-heavy local roads to the more predictable flow of the Keystone Shortway. Only about 25% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating regional corridors like the Pottsville Pike. You will face a significant 204-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The drive demands constant engagement, shifting from the winding character of local transit to the high-speed transit of I-79 as you approach Erie.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204 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 4.9 miles in near Morgantown Expressway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 369 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 4.9 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 369 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Centre 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 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 4.9 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.
