Origin
West Mayfield, PA
Morning in West Mayfield on Sunday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Mayfield, 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 15m
Distance
105.7 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Mayfield, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
West Mayfield to Erie is 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m via I 79, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day's travel. Expect a consistent pace as you make your way north. This route offers a practical way to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from West Mayfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 61.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Franklin Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Wallace Run Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mayfield, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on PA 251
237 ft
·
11 sec
·
37th Street
2
Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 7th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 43rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
43rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 47th Street
342 ft
·
20 sec
·
47th Street
6
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
7
Continue on 49th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
49th Street
8
Turn left onto PA 551
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wallace Run Road
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 376 Toll
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
12
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mitchell Road
13
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Road
15
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
16
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beechwood Road
17
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
18
Continue on PA 158
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
19
Continue on PA 158
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shenango Street
20
Turn right onto West Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Butler Street
21
Turn left onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Erie Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Franklin Road
Toward US 62 North: Franklin
24
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
25
Merge onto I 79
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 79
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
27
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 15m duration and 105.7-mile distance, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Aiming for an early morning departure will allow you plenty of time to arrive and settle in at your destination. While there are no mandated stops, consider a brief break around the midpoint if needed, especially during the 61.4-mile stretch on I 79. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 estimated cost suggests a reliance on highway services. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can adjust your timing as needed.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.9 miles from West Mayfield, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Mayfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Mayfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from West Mayfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from West Mayfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.3 — 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
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West 7th Avenue
Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
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US 19 / South Erie Street
Turn left onto US 19 / South Erie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
102.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.52 one way
$35.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.34 | $46.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.07 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.76 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Erie on Sunday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
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
2h 15m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 79 and the Beaver Valley Expressway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.4 miles on I 79, offering a chance to settle into a steady rhythm. The route balances this faster pace with sections on local roads like Mercer-New Wilmington Road, providing a bit of variety. Overall, the character is one of consistent progress on well-maintained highways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.4 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 7th Avenue.
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 23 significant decision points across 105.7 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: near the start (West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 2h 15m. Total distance: 105.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.4 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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