Origin
Sugarcreek, PA
Afternoon in Sugarcreek on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugarcreek, 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
1h 24m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugarcreek, PA
Jack Pace
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
This 63.4-mile drive from Sugarcreek, PA, to Erie, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on I-79, Twenty-Eighth Division Highway, and Meadville Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate grind. Since it’s a relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 35.6 mi | 38m |
| Twenty-Eighth Division Highway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Meadville Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Cochranton Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Smock Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sugarcreek Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 35.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugarcreek, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Causeway Drive
63 ft
·
10 sec
·
Causeway Drive
2
Turn sharp left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
3
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
4
Continue on Sugarcreek Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sugarcreek Drive
5
Turn left onto US 322
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
6
Continue on US 322
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Meadville Road
7
Continue on US 322
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Cochranton Road
8
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Linden Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 19; US 322
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
French Creek Parkway
11
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smock Highway
12
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Conneaut Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 79 North: Erie
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 79
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 79
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
16
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Sugarcreek, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 322 / Linden Street
Turn left onto US 322 / Linden Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward I 79 North: Erie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 79 North: Erie
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Erie on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
S 12 to 16 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Meadville, PA
32 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Your journey will feature a 56% highway share, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 35.6 miles on I-79. Expect a mix of faster highway driving and potentially some more local road sections as you transition between routes. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating you won't be solely on interstates, and the character of the road will likely shift throughout the 1 hour and 24 minute trip. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from cruising on the highway to navigating local thoroughfares.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.6 miles (US 322 / Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.6 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.6 miles (US 322 / Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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