Yeadon to Erie is 419.2 miles and takes about 7h 51m via Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and I-79, with a fuel budget near $70 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region to its northwestern counterpart. It's a single-day drive for most, offering a mix of highway speeds and more relaxed surface road cruising. Plan for about 7 hours and 51 minutes of actual driving time, plus any stops you might make along the way.
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
209.6 miles from Yeadon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi
4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
1h 21m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi
14m
West 12th Street
2.3 mi
4m
West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
4m
North Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi
5m
Pembroke Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,058 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,491
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yeadon, PA and Erie, PA.
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Start on this road
29 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right
105 ft·8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 13
0.2 mi·40 sec·Church Lane
4
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
164 ft·7 sec·East Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Beverly Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·Beverly Avenue
6
Turn left onto Pembroke Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Pembroke Avenue
7
Continue on East Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Stewart Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi·5 min·North Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi·4 min·West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth MeetingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
18
Merge onto I 80
257 mi·4 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
20
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
22
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 8 hours, leaving Yeadon early in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Erie before dark. The route includes two recommended stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway stretches. Given the single-day nature of this trip, you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads like the Keystone Shortway and I-79 will help you stay on track and manage your time effectively.
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 209.6 miles from Yeadon, PA, or about 4h 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 92 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.6 miles or 4h 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 42m
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 Yeadon, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yeadon, PA
This is one driving day of about 419.2 miles and 7h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Yeadon, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 418.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
6
416.2 mi into trip|~7h 43m 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
418.8 mi into trip|~7h 49m in|State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.04 one way
$140.09 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg147 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$77.09
$154.18
premium
$5.01
$82.72
$165.44
diesel
$5.60
$92.41
$184.81
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75 mi)$9.75
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
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125.8
1
$44.02
$20.12
Efficient EV
104.8
1
$36.68
$16.77
EV Truck/SUV
167.7
2
$58.69
$26.83
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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Yeadon, PA
Late night
in Yeadon on Wednesday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:59PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:30AM EDT until September 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night
in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:59PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:30AM EDT until September 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
7h 51m 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.
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...
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...
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 14.5
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 36% of this 419.2-mile route is on highways. You'll have a substantial stretch of 256.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway where you can maintain highway speeds. After that, expect a shift to more varied surface road driving, which might include more frequent intersections and lower speed limits. The transition from the more open highway sections to mixed surface roads means you'll notice a change in the driving rhythm.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near East Baltimore Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 419.2 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 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,742 ft111 ft
Total Climb
3,603 ft
Total Descent
3,061 ft
Highest Point
1,742 ft
~86 mi in
Elevation Range
1,631 ft
Notable High Points
1,742 ft at ~86 miles+1,055 ft prominence
1,679 ft at ~172 miles+836 ft prominence
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 Yeadon, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 51m. Total distance: 419.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 51m 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 $9.75 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.
