Origin
Aldan, PA
Morning in Aldan on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aldan, PA to Erie, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
420.4 mi
677 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 43m
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6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 58m
12 PM
7h 57m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aldan, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aldan, PA to Erie, PA covers 420.4 miles and takes about 7h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.70 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210.2 miles from Aldan, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Aldan, PA to Erie, PA covers 420.4 miles and takes about 7h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near West Providence Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 420.4 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 Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Providence Road
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~15m 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
93.1 mi into trip
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~1h 52m 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
417.4 mi into trip
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~7h 44m 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
419.9 mi into trip
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~7h 50m in
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State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Aldan, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
93.1 mi in
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~1h 52m
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 |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sproul Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aldan, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on South Woodlawn Avenue
124 ft
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9 sec
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South Woodlawn Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Providence Road
516 ft
·
21 sec
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West Providence Road
3
Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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North Clifton Avenue
4
Turn left onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
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Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto PA 320
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Sproul Road
6
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Lawrence Road
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 3
170 ft
·
8 sec
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West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
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Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge onto I 80
257 mi
·
4 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
17
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
Use the left lane.
21
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.2 miles from Aldan, 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 210.2 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 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 Aldan, 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 Aldan, PA
This is one driving day of about 420.4 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Aldan, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 210.2 mi from Aldan, PA · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
210 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210.2 miles from Aldan, 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 256.6 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
$69.70 one way
$139.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $76.33 | $152.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $81.53 | $163.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.82 | $185.64 |
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
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.14 | $20.18 |
| Efficient EV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.79 | $16.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.2 | 2 | $58.86 | $26.91 |
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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 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
3 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 52m 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 Aldan, PA to Erie, PA covers 420.4 miles and takes about 7h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 210.2 miles from Aldan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.70 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 16 significant decision points across 420.4 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: near the start (West Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Aldan, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
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