Origin
Baldwin, PA
Night in Baldwin on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin, PA to Erie, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
135.2 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baldwin, PA to Erie, PA covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Parkway North, Saw Mill Run Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.2 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Baldwin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 135.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Knoedler Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Knoedler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Knoedler Road
Turn left onto Knoedler Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
132.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
134.8 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 111.2 mi | 2h |
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brownsville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 111.2 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Travis Drive
42 ft
·
3 sec
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Travis Drive
2
Turn right onto Keeport Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Keeport Drive
3
Turn left onto Knoedler Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Knoedler Road
4
Turn right onto Brownsville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brownsville Road
5
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Provost Road
6
Continue on Provost Road
202 ft
·
7 sec
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Provost Road
7
Turn left onto PA 51
0.3 mi
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48 sec
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Saw Mill Run Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
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this road
11
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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Liberty Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 579 North
14
Continue on I 579
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Crosstown Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 579
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
16
Continue on I 279
12 mi
·
16 min
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Parkway North
17
Merge onto I 79
111 mi
·
2 hr
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I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Baldwin, PA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Baldwin, 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 Baldwin, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin, 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 111.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Baldwin, PA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.6 miles from Baldwin, 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 111.2 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
$22.41 one way
$44.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
68 mi in
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
8 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
2h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baldwin, PA to Erie, PA covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Parkway North, Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Baldwin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Knoedler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baldwin, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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