Newlin, PA to Erie, PA is 294.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m via Keystone Shortway and I 79, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a drive characterized by numerous turns and local road segments, rather than a straight, high-speed interstate journey. It's a manageable one-day drive, but plan for a bit more time on the road than a pure highway route might suggest.
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
147.3 miles from Newlin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
212.2 mi
3h 47m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
Numedia Drive
5.4 mi
9m
Rupert Drive
2.6 mi
4m
PA 42
2.5 mi
5m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Ringtown Mountain Road
1 mi
2m
Mill Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 212.2 mi, about 3h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Erie, PA.
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Start on Quaker Meeting House Road
40 ft·3 sec·Quaker Meeting House Road
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Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Ringtown Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 42
5.4 mi·9 min·Numedia Drive
4
Continue on PA 42; PA 487
0.7 mi·1 min·Mill Street
5
Turn slight left onto PA 42
0.3 mi·57 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on PA 42
2.6 mi·4 min·Rupert Drive
7
Turn slight right onto PA 42
0.3 mi·45 sec·PA 42
Toward US 11 North, PA 42 North: Bloomsburg, MillvilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto PA 42
0.1 mi·20 sec·PA 42
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, BuckhornUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 42
2.1 mi·4 min·PA 42
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, BuckhornUse the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
212 mi·3 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
13
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
15
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
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
Given the 5h 31m estimated drive time and the local road nature, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. While this is a one-day trip, the numerous turns mean you’ll want to pace yourself; plan for one main stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially when leaving the main highway segments, as fuel availability can be more spread out on local roads. The Keystone Shortway segment is the longest stretch, so consider refueling before or during that portion to ensure you’re well-provisioned.
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 147.3 miles from Newlin, PA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.2 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 65 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Newlin, 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 Newlin, PA
This is one driving day of about 294.7 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Newlin, 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 212.2 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 294.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 42 / Numedia Drive
At end of road, turn right onto PA 42 / Numedia Drive
Navigation decision point
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10.3 mi into trip|~19m in|PA 42
Turn slight right onto PA 42 toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
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10.4 mi into trip|~19m in|PA 42
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 42 toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
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291.7 mi into trip|~5h 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
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294.2 mi into trip|~5h 30m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.86 one way
$97.72 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$53.51
$107.02
premium
$4.93
$57.15
$114.31
diesel
$5.61
$65.07
$130.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.4
1
$30.94
$14.15
Efficient EV
73.7
0
$25.79
$11.79
EV Truck/SUV
117.9
1
$41.26
$18.86
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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 18, 2026
Origin
Newlin, PA
Late night
in Newlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
S 16 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
13 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
5h 31m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 23% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant amount of time on local roads, which means more opportunities to see the landscape but also requires consistent attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 212.2 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a good period of more consistent travel before you transition to other segments. Be prepared for varying road conditions and speeds as you navigate between different types of roadways.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212.2 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 42 / Numedia Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
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 294.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numedia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (PA 42): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 42): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 294.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 212.2 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.
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 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numedia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (PA 42): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 42): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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.
