Embarking on a trip from Huntingdon, PA, to Erie, PA, covers 222.2 miles and is estimated to take about 4 hours and 20 minutes. This drive is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, with a projected fuel cost of approximately $37. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and I-79, offering a mixed driving experience as you traverse the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With only one recommended stop and a longest uninterrupted stretch of 102.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, this journey is designed for efficient travel, making it a straightforward option for a day trip.
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
111.1 miles from Huntingdon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
102.7 mi
1h 50m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
Tyrone Pike
13 mi
19m
Birmingham Pike
8.9 mi
13m
William Penn Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
8m
I 99
2.9 mi
3m
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon, PA and Erie, PA.
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Start on 4th Street
173 ft·8 sec·4th Street
2
Turn right onto PA 26
0.4 mi·43 sec·Penn Street
3
Continue on PA 26
398 ft·6 sec·Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto PA 26
1.1 mi·2 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
8.1 mi·11 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 453
8.9 mi·13 min·Birmingham Pike
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
9
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.9 mi·3 min·I 99; US 220
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PA 350: Bald Eagle
11
Turn left onto US 220 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·I-99 Access
12
Continue on PA 350
13 mi·19 min·Tyrone Pike
13
Continue on PA 350
1.4 mi·2 min·South Centre Street
14
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
15
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
16
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
17
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
103 mi·1 hr 50 min·Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
21
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
23
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Huntingdon to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Erie with ample time. Given the manageable distance and the longest stretch of 102.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer, less populated sections of the Keystone Shortway, as fuel availability might be more limited. This single-day trip allows for flexibility, so you can adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.1 miles from Huntingdon, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 49 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
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 Huntingdon, 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 Huntingdon, PA
This is one driving day of about 222.2 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Huntingdon, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 102.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 221.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in|PA 453 / Birmingham Pike
Turn right onto PA 453 / Birmingham Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
49.7 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
219.2 mi into trip|~4h 13m 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
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221.8 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.84 one way
$73.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.35
$80.69
premium
$4.93
$43.09
$86.19
diesel
$5.61
$49.06
$98.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.7
0
$23.33
$10.67
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.44
$8.89
EV Truck/SUV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Huntingdon, PA
Late night
in Huntingdon on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph83% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a varied driving experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll find yourself on the Keystone Shortway for a significant portion, including a continuous 102.7-mile segment, which likely offers a consistent pace. As you transition to I-79, expect a shift in the road's character, with more interstate-style driving. The overall profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments as you navigate between major thoroughfares.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 22 / William Penn Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 222.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.8 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (PA 453 / Birmingham Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 222.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.8 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (PA 453 / Birmingham Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Erie, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
