Origin
Perkasie, PA
Night in Perkasie on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkasie, PA to Erie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 13m
Distance
388.8 mi
626 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 3m
★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 19m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkasie, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Perkasie, PA to Erie, PA is 388.8 miles and takes about 7h 13m via Keystone Shortway and I 79, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive traverses the breadth of Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards its northwestern corner. It's a solid single-day trip, largely following major highways, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points efficiently. You'll experience a mixed drive, with a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to interstate travel. Plan for a straightforward journey across the state.
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
194.4 miles from Perkasie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 256.6 mi | 4h 37m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 54.2 mi | 58m |
| Ridge Valley Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Ridge Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Finland Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkasie, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
149 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
4
Turn left onto PA 563
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Ridge Valley Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Valley Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Allentown Road
7
Continue on Finland Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finland Road
8
Continue on Upper Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Ridge Road
9
Turn right onto Old Woods Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Woods Road
10
Turn left
115 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn right onto I 476; PATP
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge onto I 80
257 mi
·
4 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
17
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 13m estimated duration, departing from Perkasie in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Erie with ample daylight. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic about when and where you break up the 388.8-mile drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 256.6-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $64 fuel cost is a good baseline, but always factor in potential fluctuations and your vehicle's specific efficiency. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.
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 194.4 miles from Perkasie, PA, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 86 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.4 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 4m
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 Perkasie, 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 Perkasie, PA
This is one driving day of about 388.8 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Perkasie, 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 256.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.4 miles from Perkasie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 388.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Allentown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Turn right onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
6
385.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 6m 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
6
388.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 11m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.46 one way
$128.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $70.60 | $141.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $75.40 | $150.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.84 | $171.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.04
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(54.2 mi)
$7.04
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
$64
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.82 | $18.66 |
| Efficient EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.02 | $15.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.5 | 1 | $54.43 | $24.88 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Night in Erie on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
194 mi in
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
7h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the Keystone Shortway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 256.6 miles. Expect a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more varied road conditions as you progress. The drive transitions from the Keystone Shortway to I 79, offering a change in the driving environment and pace. This isn't a monotonous interstate crawl, but rather a varied path across the state.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 256.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near Allentown Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 388.8 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 5.3 miles (Allentown Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Perkasie, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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 7h 13m. Total distance: 388.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.04 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania 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 5.3 miles (Allentown Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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