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Trip from West Homestead, 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

2h 44m

Distance

134.3 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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Downtown West Homestead, PA, PA

West Homestead, PA

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

Erie, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Homestead, PA to Erie, PA covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 79, Parkway North, PA 837 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.2 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

67.2 miles from West Homestead, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 111.2 mi 2h
Parkway North 11.6 mi 16m
PA 837 3.6 mi 8m
West 12th Street 2.3 mi 4m
Fifth Avenue 1 mi 1m
Veterans Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
Birmingham Bridge 0.6 mi 1m
Basic Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 111.2 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Edgewood Drive

55 ft · 8 sec · Edgewood Drive
2

Turn left onto Fieldstone Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Fieldstone Drive
3

Continue on Niceville Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Niceville Street
4

Continue on Basic Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Basic Avenue
5

Turn right onto Evans Street

196 ft · 14 sec · Evans Street
6

Turn left onto PA 837

0.4 mi · 33 sec · West 7th Avenue
7

Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto PA 837; Blue Belt

3.6 mi · 8 min · PA 837; Blue Belt
Toward PA 837 North: Carson Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight right

152 ft · 5 sec
Use the right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
11

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fifth Avenue
12

Turn right onto Washington Place

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Washington Place
13

Turn slight right onto Bigelow Boulevard

305 ft · 7 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
15

Merge onto I 579

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
16

Continue on I 279

12 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
17

Merge onto I 79

111 mi · 2 hr · I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 183A Toward 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.
21

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from West Homestead, PA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 30 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 13m

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 West Homestead, 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 West Homestead, PA

This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from West Homestead, 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 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in counties Lawrence, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellwood City, PA

67 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.

Popular next leg

Ellwood City, PA to Erie, PA

100.4 mi · 1h 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Valencia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellwood City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from West Homestead, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 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.

Top Restaurant

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meadville, Pennsylvania

1 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homestead, Pennsylvania

1 mi

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.9

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18147241222

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Monte Cello's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14128210600

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rest Area

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Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.4 mi from route

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 134.3

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

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 0 and 133.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fieldstone Drive

Turn left onto Fieldstone Drive

Navigation decision point

5
20.1 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
131.3 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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
131.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.27 one way

$44.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.39 $48.77
premium $4.93 $26.05 $52.09
diesel $5.61 $29.65 $59.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Edgewood, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Market District Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger

Pittsburgh, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kenny Ross Ford Castle Shannon

Castle Shannon, PA

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Edgewood Towne Center

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Sheetz Pittsburgh #253

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

PPAP PPA/KIRKWD 10

Pittsburgh, PA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

PPAP PPAKIRKWD 9

Pittsburgh, PA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.10 $6.45
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.80 $8.60

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 19, 2026

Origin

West Homestead, PA

Morning in West Homestead on Sunday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Sunday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live 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

13 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

2h 44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

134.3 mi in 2h 44m, mostly highway — 111.2 mi of that is on I 79.

94% 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: 111.2 mi on I 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Fieldstone Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fieldstone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 2h 44m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fieldstone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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