Ingram, PA to Erie, PA is 128.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 29 minutes via Raymond P Shafer Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region to itself. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an interstate cruise. Given the relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for a relaxed departure and arrival. It's a practical choice for getting between these two points without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from Ingram, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway
122.4 mi
2h 15m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Steubenville Pike
1.8 mi
3m
Ingram Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
State Street
0.4 mi
1m
West Prospect Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Mainsgate Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 122.4 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingram, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Mainsgate Street
49 ft·7 sec·Mainsgate Street
2
Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·West Prospect Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Ingram Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Ingram Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto PA 60
1.8 mi·3 min·Steubenville Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 79
122 mi·2 hr 15 min·Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
8
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Since this 128.5-mile trip is estimated at just under 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Ingram, PA in the morning will get you to Erie, PA well before lunchtime. There are no designated stops in the provided data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is $21, local roads can sometimes lead to less efficient mileage, so starting with a full tank is always a good idea.
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 64.2 miles from Ingram, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.4 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 14m 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
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 Ingram, 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 Ingram, PA
This is one driving day of about 128.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Ingram, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 122.4 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 128.1 — 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|West Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 79 / Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge onto I 79 / Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
125.5 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
5
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.30 one way
$42.61 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$23.33
$46.66
premium
$4.93
$24.92
$49.84
diesel
$5.61
$28.37
$56.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.6
0
$13.49
$6.17
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
EV Truck/SUV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Ingram, PA
Morning
in Ingram on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
N 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
10 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With a 0% highway share, you won't be on high-speed limited-access roads for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 122.4 miles on the Raymond P Shafer Highway, suggesting that once you're on this main artery, you'll have a substantial segment before major deviations. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with frequent adjustments rather than a straightforward, high-speed journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.4 mi on Raymond P Shafer Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Prospect Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ingram, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 79 / Raymond P Shafer Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 122.4 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 79 / Raymond P Shafer Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
