Origin
Ridgway, PA
Morning in Ridgway on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgway, 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
2h 42m
Distance
108.5 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgway, PA
Haneul Trac
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Ridgway, PA, to Erie, PA? This drive covers 108.5 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 42 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day journey with a fuel cost of approximately $18. The route primarily utilizes the Southern Tier Expressway, Jackson Run Road, and Montmorenci Road. Given its duration and distance, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for this entire excursion, passing through familiar Pennsylvania landscapes.
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
54.2 miles from Ridgway, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Hopkins-Bowser Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Highland Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgway, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Long Alley
418 ft
·
20 sec
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Long Alley
2
Turn right onto PA 949
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Mill Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 948
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Montmorenci Avenue
5
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Montmorenci Road
6
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
8
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
9
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 666
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
21
Turn left onto PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Run Road
22
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
23
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Run Road
24
Continue on PA 69
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mechanic Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto PA 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Street
27
Continue on PA 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Tree Road
28
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
29
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tree Road
30
Turn left onto NY 394
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Fairmount Avenue
31
Continue on NY 394
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lake Road
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
33
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
34
Continue on I 86
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-90: Erie
36
Merge onto I 90
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
AMVETS Memorial Highway
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
38
Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
39
Continue on PA 290
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayfront Connector
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bayfront Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 10th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
43
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
This 108.5-mile drive is easily manageable in one day, making it flexible. You can depart Ridgway, PA, at your leisure, knowing the 2-hour and 42-minute travel time allows for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the journey as needed or push through to Erie, PA. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18. A practical tip for this route: be particularly mindful of the "turn-heavy" nature as you transition onto Jackson Run Road and Montmorenci Road; these segments will require your full attention.
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 54.2 miles from Ridgway, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 13m
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 Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, PA
This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ridgway, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 18.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Ridgway, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 101.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 949 / South Mill Avenue
Turn right onto PA 949 / South Mill Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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Hickory Bridge
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 62 / West 4th Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 / West 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
96.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-90: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-90: Erie
6
101.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.99 one way
$35.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Warren, PA
54 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
16 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 42m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 108.5-mile trip. While 27% of the route is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 18.6 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. Beyond that, be prepared for a more varied driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition from the expressway to Jackson Run Road and Montmorenci Road. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaging local road adventure.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 949 / South Mill Avenue.
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 23 significant decision points across 108.5 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 0.1 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles (US 62 / West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 42m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles (US 62 / West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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