Trip from Trevose, 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

7h 45m

Distance

421.2 mi

678 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 36m ★

6 AM

7h 45m

8 AM

8h 4m

10 AM

7h 52m

12 PM

7h 50m

3 PM

7h 53m

5 PM

8h 3m

8 PM

7h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 409-mile journey from Trevose, Pennsylvania, to Erie, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take around 6 hours and 40 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more involved, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $68. Given the duration and the nature of the route, it's best approached as a dedicated travel day rather than a leisurely exploration. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this Pennsylvania-bound drive.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.6 miles from Trevose, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	256.6 mi	4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.2 mi	1h 20m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	17.1 mi	18m
West 12th Street	2.3 mi	4m
Old Lincoln Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
State Street	0.4 mi	1m
Horizon Boulevard	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trevose, PA and Erie, PA.

Start on Ridge Avenue

72 ft · 5 sec · Ridge Avenue

Turn right onto Clay Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Clay Avenue

Turn left onto Tremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Tremont Avenue

Turn right onto Reading Avenue

346 ft · 22 sec · Reading Avenue

Turn left onto PA 132

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Street Road

Turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Old Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Horizon Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

17 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 North: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Trevose to maximize daylight hours and minimize potential traffic delays on local roads. With one stop suggested and a 409-mile distance, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since you'll be on local roads without easy access to highway service plazas; the $68 fuel estimate is a good baseline. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to familiarize yourself with the main road segments, like Clay Avenue, Tremont Avenue, and Reading Avenue, using GPS to anticipate turns well in advance.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 210.6 miles from Trevose, PA, or about 3h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 93 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210.6 miles or 3h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 36m

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 Trevose, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Trevose, PA

This is one driving day of about 421.2 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Trevose, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

211 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.6 miles from Trevose, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Factory Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 391.1

Saegertown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+18147633517

Visit website

Flourish Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Holland, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12675975570

Visit website

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 90.2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 421.2

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.1

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Otherworld Philadelphia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12673325391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 420.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

93.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

418.2 mi into trip | ~7h 37m 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

420.7 mi into trip | ~7h 43m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.83 one way

$139.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$76.48	$152.96
premium	$4.93	$81.69	$163.37
diesel	$5.61	$93.00	$185.99

Estimated Tolls: $11.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (91.2 mi) $11.87

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$70

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.4	1	$44.23	$20.22
Efficient EV	105.3	1	$36.86	$16.85
EV Truck/SUV	168.5	2	$58.97	$26.96

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Trevose, PA

Night in Trevose on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Night in Erie on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Cuba, NY

211 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

7 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

7h 45m 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 29

Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run

Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 14.5

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 14.5

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 14.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a very turn-heavy local drive for this entire 409-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like Clay Avenue, Tremont Avenue, and Reading Avenue for the full duration. This means consistent engagement with the road, frequent adjustments, and a steady pace dictated by local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, suggesting a continuous series of turns and town-to-town navigation that keeps you actively involved behind the wheel.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 256.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 421.2 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 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Trevose, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

Mount Pocono

93.9 mi in | ~1h 45m

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 7h 45m. Total distance: 421.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 45m 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 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.87 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 40 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 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 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.

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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