Origin
Yeagertown, PA
Morning in Yeagertown on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yeagertown, 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 33m
Distance
235.8 mi
379 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yeagertown, PA
Jack Pace
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
Yeagertown, PA to Erie, PA is 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 33m via Keystone Shortway and I 79, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some more varied road conditions. With a recommended one-day duration and a manageable distance, this route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B without major complications.
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
117.9 miles from Yeagertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 102.7 mi | 1h 50m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| US 322 | 16.3 mi | 21m |
| Port Matilda Highway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Boal Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yeagertown, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Fourth Street
269 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fourth Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Manns Narrows
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Manns Narrows
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn left onto PA 655
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
PA 655
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PA 655: Reedsville, Belleville
7
Merge onto US 322
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 322
8
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
11
Continue on US 322
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
13
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
14
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Front Street
15
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
16
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
17
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
21
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
23
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 33m estimated duration, leaving Yeagertown in the morning allows ample time to reach Erie before evening. The $39 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to check current prices and ensure you have enough fuel before departing, especially since the longest stretch without a town could be substantial. While this is a comfortable one-day drive, consider a brief stop along the Keystone Shortway to break up the 102.7-mile segment if 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 117.9 miles from Yeagertown, PA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 52 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 Yeagertown, 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 Yeagertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 235.8 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Yeagertown, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.9 miles from Yeagertown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 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 2.4 and 235.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward PA 655: Reedsville, Belleville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 655: Reedsville, Belleville
6
39.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 322 / 28th Division Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / 28th Division Highway toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
5
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
232.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m 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
235.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.09 one way
$78.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.82 | $85.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.73 | $91.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.06 | $104.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.76 | $11.32 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.63 | $9.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.01 | $15.09 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
93% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM 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
14 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 33m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 42% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway, including a longest stretch of 102.7 miles, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. Later, I 79 and the Mount Nittany Expressway will likely contribute to the highway share, offering faster travel. The character of the drive shifts, starting with the Keystone Shortway and transitioning to interstate driving as you approach your destination.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 235.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 33m. Total distance: 235.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 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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