Traveling from Uniontown to Erie covers a distance of 184.4 miles across Pennsylvania, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on a full day of travel to accommodate the winding nature of the roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it is an affordable trip that fits comfortably into a single day. Since both Uniontown and Erie are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer local roads over monotonous highways and want to focus on the experience of the drive itself.
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
91.9 miles from Uniontown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
105.2 mi
1h 53m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi
49m
US 119
22.6 mi
26m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
Connellsville Road
2.3 mi
3m
Connellsville Street
1.4 mi
2m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
0.5 mi
<1m
State Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 105.2 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, PA and Erie, PA.
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Start on Evans Street
425 ft·20 sec·Evans Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
363 ft·23 sec·Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Connellsville Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Connellsville Street
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Continue on Connellsville Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Connellsville Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
6
Continue on US 119
22 mi·26 min·US 119
7
Continue on PA Tpke 66
0.5 mi·35 sec·Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 0BToward I 70, I 76, PATP: New StantonUse the right lane.
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Continue on US 119
0.4 mi·22 sec·US 119
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 70
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
46 mi·49 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 28Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, CranberryUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: ErieUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 79
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Given the technical nature of this route, try to depart early in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating the turns. While the trip only spans 184.4 miles, the lack of highway segments means your pace will be slower than you might expect on major thoroughfares. You should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and reset, as the constant steering can be more taxing than interstate driving. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind and consider refueling before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the more local sections of the route. Flexibility is your best asset here; since the drive is relatively short, you have the freedom to take your time and adjust your schedule as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.9 miles from Uniontown, PA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 40 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 46m 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 49m
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 Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, PA
This is one driving day of about 183.8 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Uniontown, 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 I 79 for about 105.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 26.9 and 180.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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26.9 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
7
27.6 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
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 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
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74.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
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 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...
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75.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 79 North: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 79 North: Erie
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180.8 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.47 one way
$60.94 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$33.37
$66.75
premium
$4.93
$35.65
$71.29
diesel
$5.61
$40.58
$81.16
Estimated Tolls: $6.04
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(46.2 mi)$6.00
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(0.5 mi)$0.04
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
$30
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.1
0
$19.30
$8.82
Efficient EV
46
0
$16.08
$7.35
EV Truck/SUV
73.5
0
$25.73
$11.76
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Uniontown, PA
Morning
in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 13 to 17 mph56% 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
14 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
3h 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that relies on Lincoln Street, Connellsville Street, and Connellsville Road to get you to your destination. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively zero miles on Lincoln Street, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. The road demands your full attention, making it a technical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape, defined by its persistent curves and winding path through the state.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.2 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 13 significant decision points across 183.8 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 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Uniontown, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont, Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 183.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.2 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.04 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.
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 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Erie, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
