Origin
Shiloh, PA
Late night in Shiloh on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shiloh, PA to Erie, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
321.2 mi
517 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shiloh, PA
K6
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Shiloh, PA to Erie, PA is 321.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m via Keystone Shortway and I 79, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the Northwest. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day, though the 6-hour duration means you'll want to get an early start to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, it's a fairly direct journey, but keep an eye on your fuel as you'll be covering over 300 miles.
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
160.6 miles from Shiloh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 102.7 mi | 1h 50m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| South Cameron Street | 55 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 22 | 24.5 mi | 32m |
| I 83 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Port Matilda Highway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on PA 74
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Carlisle Road
2
Turn sharp right onto PA 238
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 238
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Church Road
4
Continue on PA 238
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto PA 238
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmtrail Road
6
Continue on PA 238
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
8
Merge onto I 83
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward Capitol, 2nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Paxton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Paxton Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 230
55 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
South Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
13
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
16
Continue on US 322
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
18
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
19
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Front Street
20
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
21
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
22
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
24
Merge onto I 80
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
26
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
28
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 24m drive, aim to depart Shiloh early in the morning. This will give you ample daylight to complete the 321.2 miles and allow for a more relaxed pace. With only one stop suggested, plan it strategically around the halfway point or when you need a break. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, especially during the 102.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be spaced out. The $53 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
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 160.6 miles from Shiloh, PA, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 71 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.6 miles or 3h 27m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shiloh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Shiloh, PA
This is one driving day of about 321.2 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Shiloh, 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 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.6 miles from Shiloh, 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 102.7 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 23.9 and 124.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Capitol, 2nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward Capitol, 2nd Street
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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Paxton Street
Turn right onto Paxton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
PA 230 / South Cameron Street
Turn left onto PA 230 / South Cameron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
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US 22; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...
6
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
|
US 322 / 28th Division Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / 28th Division Highway toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.25 one way
$106.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.32 | $116.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.29 | $124.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.92 | $141.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.73 | $15.42 |
| Efficient EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.10 | $12.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.5 | 1 | $44.97 | $20.56 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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
Late night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Clearfield, PA
161 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
3 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 24m 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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 22.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 33.2
View on nps.gov
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, with 39% of it being highway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 102.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which likely provides a more open road feel before transitioning to other sections. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating portions of I 79, which generally means faster speeds and more direct travel. The drive isn't a constant interstate grind, but it’s also not entirely rural two-lane; it’s a blend that keeps things moving along efficiently for most of the 321.2 miles.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 23.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 321.2 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 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (Paxton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (PA 230 / South Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Shiloh, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Capitol and State College.
Capitol
23.9 mi in
|
~32m
State College
79.9 mi in
|
~1h 44m
|
via US 22; US 322
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 6h 24m. Total distance: 321.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m 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 102.7 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.
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 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (Paxton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (PA 230 / South Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 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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