Port Vue, PA to Erie, PA is 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m via I 79 and Parkway North, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward trip. Given the relatively short duration and highway-focused nature, it's a good candidate for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a consistent pace. Planning for this trip is simple due to its directness.
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
69.6 miles from Port Vue, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
111.2 mi
2h
Parkway North
11.6 mi
16m
PA 837
3.4 mi
7m
Mifflin Road
2.4 mi
5m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
West 5th Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Fifth Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 111.2 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Vue, PA and Erie, PA.
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Start on Dersam Street
31 ft·1 sec·Dersam Street
2
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Gumbert Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Romine Avenue
4
Continue on Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Washington Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·Rebecca Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·49 sec·West 5th Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi·45 sec·Buttermilk Hollow Road
11
Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Mifflin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward PA 837 North: Carson Street
13
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
3.4 mi·7 min·PA 837; Blue Belt
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
152 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.6 mi·1 min·Birmingham Bridge
16
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Fifth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Washington Place
0.2 mi·27 sec·Washington Place
18
Turn slight right onto Bigelow Boulevard
305 ft·7 sec·Bigelow Boulevard
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
20
Merge onto I 579
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Bridge
21
Continue on I 279
12 mi·16 min·Parkway North
22
Merge onto I 79
111 mi·2 hr·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
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Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 139.3-mile drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With a duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a brief pause around the halfway mark is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is around $23, and plan your refueling accordingly. A key consideration for this route is the consistent highway travel; ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained speeds. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility if you encounter minor delays.
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 69.6 miles from Port Vue, PA, or about 1h 32m 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 31 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 32m 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 20m
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 Port Vue, 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 Port Vue, PA
This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Port Vue, 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.
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 1.1 and 138.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
25.1 mi into trip|~44m in|I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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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136.5 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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.
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138.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.09 one way
$46.19 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.29
$50.59
premium
$4.93
$27.02
$54.03
diesel
$5.61
$30.76
$61.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.8
0
$14.63
$6.69
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.19
$5.57
EV Truck/SUV
55.7
0
$19.50
$8.92
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Port Vue, PA
Late night
in Port Vue on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
SE 2 to 15 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
25 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 52m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 91% of it utilizing major roadways like I 79 and Parkway North. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 111.2 miles on I 79. While largely a highway experience, the initial stages might involve some local roads as you transition onto the main thoroughfares. Expect a relatively smooth and efficient journey, with the focus being on covering distance rather than winding scenic detours. The road character remains largely consistent, making it predictable.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139.3 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 1.1 miles (Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 139.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 1.1 miles (Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.2 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.
