Origin
Woodbury, PA
Morning in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, 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
4h 28m
Distance
211.8 mi
341 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, PA
Jack Pace
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Woodbury, PA, to Erie, PA, covers 211.8 miles and is estimated to take about 4 hours and 28 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $35. You'll primarily navigate via I-79, Ben Franklin Highway, and US-422, experiencing a mixed drive profile. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between these two Pennsylvania locations. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.9 miles from Woodbury, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 83.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| Ben Franklin Highway | 44.5 mi | 59m |
| US 422 | 38.5 mi | 52m |
| William Penn Highway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Woodbury Pike | 11 mi | 17m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| I 99 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 83.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on PA 36
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on PA 36
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Woodbury Pike
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 99; US 220
6
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
7
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
8
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
18 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Ebensburg, Loretto
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
450 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Ebensburg, Loretto
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
Toward Ebensburg
12
Continue on East High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
13
Take the exit
183 ft
·
8 sec
14
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
15
Merge onto US 422
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
16
Continue on US 422
43 mi
·
56 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 422
39 mi
·
52 min
·
US 422
18
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 79 North: Erie
19
Merge onto I 79
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
21
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 28-minute trip, consider an early morning departure from Woodbury to maximize daylight and potentially avoid afternoon traffic. With a total distance of 211.8 miles, the single recommended stop is more than enough for a break, but you have flexibility to add more if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before the longest stretch of 83.6 miles on I-79, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is $35, so plan accordingly for your tank.
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 105.9 miles from Woodbury, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.6 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 47 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
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 Woodbury, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodbury, PA
This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Woodbury, 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 83.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Woodbury, 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 83.6 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 211.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Ebensburg, Loretto
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 Ebensburg, Loretto
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Ebensburg, Loretto
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Ebensburg, Loretto
6
208.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m 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
211.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.11 one way
$70.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $41.08 | $82.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.76 | $93.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.24 | $10.17 |
| Efficient EV | 53 | 0 | $18.53 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.65 | $13.56 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Sunday
Local time
7:52 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
15 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by a mixed terrain, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 83.6 miles on I-79, which will likely feel like the most uninterrupted part of your travel. While much of the route involves faster highway travel, expect some changes in road type as you transition between major interstates and US highways. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady cruising alongside segments that might require more attention to local traffic patterns.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.6 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 16.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 211.8 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbury, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Hollidaysburg, Ebensburg and Loretto.
Hollidaysburg
16.7 mi in
|
~24m
Ebensburg
34.2 mi in
|
~45m
Loretto
34.2 mi in
|
~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 4h 28m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.6 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Erie, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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