Trip from Mount Oliver, PA to Erie, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

129.6 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 32m

8 AM

2h 52m

10 AM

2h 39m

12 PM

2h 37m

3 PM

2h 40m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

Mount Oliver, PA to Erie, PA is 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m via I 79 and Parkway North, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. If you're looking for a quick transit with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.8 miles from Mount Oliver, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 79	111.2 mi	2h
Parkway North	11.6 mi	16m
West 12th Street	2.3 mi	4m
Arlington Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Veterans Bridge	1.1 mi	1m
Liberty Bridge	0.5 mi	<1m
State Street	0.4 mi	1m
Crosstown Boulevard	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 79 — 111.2 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hays Avenue

174 ft · 7 sec · Hays Avenue

Turn slight right onto Amanda Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Amanda Street

Continue on Arlington Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Arlington Avenue

Turn left onto P J McArdle Roadway

175 ft · 6 sec · P J McArdle Roadway

Take the ramp

155 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto Liberty Bridge

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Liberty Bridge

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 579 North

Continue on I 579

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 579

1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

Continue on I 279

12 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

Merge onto I 79

111 mi · 2 hr · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over 2.5 hours, this trip is easily doable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave in the morning and arrive in Erie with plenty of daylight remaining. Given the longest stretch is over 111 miles, consider fueling up before you leave Mount Oliver to ensure you have ample gas for the initial highway portion. The $21 fuel cost estimate suggests a moderately priced fill-up, so check current prices before heading out. There's only one recommended stop, so plan for a quick break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point of the 129.6-mile journey.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Mount Oliver, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 29 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Oliver, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mount Oliver, PA

This is one driving day of about 129.6 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mount Oliver, 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 I 79 for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in counties Lawrence, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellwood City, PA

65 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.

Popular next leg

Ellwood City, PA to Erie, PA

100.4 mi · 1h 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Conway, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellwood City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Mount Oliver, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Severina Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 11min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14129393610

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 129.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

15.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

126.6 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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

126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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.

129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.49 one way

$42.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$23.53	$47.06
premium	$4.93	$25.13	$50.27
diesel	$5.61	$28.61	$57.23

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: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.61	$6.22
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.34	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.14	$8.29

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 20, 2026

Origin

Mount Oliver, PA

Morning in Mount Oliver on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

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

10 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 31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 79 and Parkway North. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 111.2 miles on I 79, meaning long periods of consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, so expect smooth sailing and fast travel for the majority of your trip. While the route is largely consistent, the transition onto West 12th Street in Erie will mark the end of the highway segment.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on I 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 31m. Total distance: 129.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 79. 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.

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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Trip from Mount Oliver, PA to Erie, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Severina Restaurant and Bar

Severina Restaurant and Bar

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

Orbis Caffe

Autel Charging Station

Cochran Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bicentennial Tower

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Oliver, PA

Erie, PA

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Erie, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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