Origin
Abbottstown, PA
Morning in Abbottstown on Wednesday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbottstown, PA to Erie, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
342.5 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 22m
★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbottstown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abbottstown, PA to Erie, PA covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 79, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
171.2 miles from Abbottstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 34m highway drive covering 342.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 208.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 208.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 342.5 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 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
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 I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
233.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...
7
233.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 79 North: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 79 North: Erie
6
339.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abbottstown, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
Patp: Pittsburgh
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
Philadelphia
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
Pittsburgh
233.2 mi in
|
~4h 31m
Warrendale
233.2 mi in
|
~4h 31m
Cranberry
233.2 mi in
|
~4h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 208.2 mi | 3h 47m |
| I 79 | 105.2 mi | 1h 53m |
| Baltimore Pike | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| US 15 | 6 mi | 8m |
| North Queen Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Baltimore Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 208.2 mi, about 3h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbottstown, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
64 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Fleet Street
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Fleet Street
4
Turn left onto PA 194
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Queen Street
5
Enter roundabout onto PA 194
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Queen Street
6
Continue on PA 194
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Queen Street
7
Continue on PA 194
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrisburg Street
8
Continue on PA 194
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Baltimore Pike
9
Continue on PA 194
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Road
10
Continue on PA 194
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Baltimore Street
11
Continue on PA 194
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Baltimore Road
12
Continue on PA 194
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Baltimore Street
13
Take the ramp onto PA 74
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 74
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 15
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 15
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 15
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
208 mi
·
3 hr 47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 79
105 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
24
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.2 miles from Abbottstown, PA, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.2 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.2 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
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 Abbottstown, 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 Abbottstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 342.5 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abbottstown, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 208.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.2 mi from Abbottstown, PA · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.2 miles from Abbottstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.2 miles.
Arriving in Erie, PA
The final approach into Erie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Erie, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.78 one way
$113.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $62.19 | $124.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $66.42 | $132.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.62 | $151.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $27.07
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(208.2 mi)
$27.07
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
$57
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.96 | $16.44 |
| Efficient EV | 85.6 | 0 | $29.97 | $13.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137 | 1 | $47.95 | $21.92 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 14 mph
44% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
6 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
6h 34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbottstown, PA to Erie, PA covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 79, Baltimore Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.2 miles from Abbottstown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 342.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Abbottstown, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
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