This 337.2-mile journey from Shavertown, PA, to Erie, PA, is estimated to take about 6 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway and I-79, with a segment on PA 309, this route is manageable as a single-day trip, though you'll want to start early. With a projected fuel cost of around $56, it's a budget-friendly option. The drive offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, so plan for a dynamic journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, keeping the scenery relatively consistent.
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
168.6 miles from Shavertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
239.4 mi
4h 18m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
PA 309
11.9 mi
15m
North Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
13m
I 81
7 mi
8m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
State Street
0.4 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.4 mi, about 4h 18m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,099 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,466
Quietest
2 AM
~186 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shavertown, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on North Lehigh Street
62 ft·4 sec·North Lehigh Street
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
492 ft·27 sec·East Center Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Main Street
4
Merge onto PA 309
8.3 mi·13 min·North Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto PA 309
12 mi·15 min·PA 309
6
Continue on I 81
7.0 mi·8 min·I 81
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
8
Merge onto I 80
239 mi·4 hr 18 min·Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
10
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
12
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, 16-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to arrive with daylight. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, plan for one main stop to break up the journey, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $56 fuel cost is an estimate, so confirm current prices before you depart. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have flexibility, but don't underestimate the time needed for the 337.2 miles.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.6 miles from Shavertown, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.4 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 74 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.6 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
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 Shavertown, 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 Shavertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 337.2 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Shavertown, 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 239.4 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 0.1 and 336.7 — 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|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
6
334.2 mi into trip|~6h 9m 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
5
334.4 mi into trip|~6h 10m 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.
6
336.7 mi into trip|~6h 14m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.77 one way
$107.53 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$59.50
$119.00
premium
$4.81
$63.83
$127.66
diesel
$4.80
$63.67
$127.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.2
1
$35.41
$16.19
Efficient EV
84.3
0
$29.51
$13.49
EV Truck/SUV
134.9
1
$47.21
$21.58
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Shavertown, PA
Morning
in Shavertown on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Areas Of Smoke
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Smoke
W 5 mph1% 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
2 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
6h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route, with only 25% of the mileage on highways. While there's a significant stretch of 239.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway where you can make good time, the overall character involves navigating more local roads and turns. This means your average speed will likely be lower than on an all-interstate route, and you'll experience more varied driving conditions as you transition between different road types. Be prepared for a route that demands more attention to navigation and road changes.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 239.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 334.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 337.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 239.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 38 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 334.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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.
