Origin
Big Beaver, PA
Morning in Big Beaver on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Beaver, PA to Erie, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Beaver, PA
@coldbeer
Trip Overview
The drive from Big Beaver, PA to Erie, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Big Beaver, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 101.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Beaver Valley Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.4 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 25 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 61.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.3 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
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US 19 / South Erie Street
Turn left onto US 19 / South Erie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
98.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m 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
100.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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 | 61.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Franklin Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wilmington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Beaver, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on this road
392 ft
·
28 sec
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this road
2
Continue on Valley Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Valley Drive
3
Turn left onto Foxwood Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Foxwood Road
4
Turn right onto Shenango Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Shenango Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP
6
Merge onto I 376 Toll
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
8
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
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Mitchell Road
9
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Glen Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Wilmington Road
11
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
12
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Beechwood Road
13
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
14
Continue on PA 158
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
15
Continue on PA 158
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shenango Street
16
Turn right onto West Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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West Butler Street
17
Turn left onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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South Erie Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Franklin Road
Toward US 62 North: Franklin
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
21
Merge onto I 79
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 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
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State Street
Use the left lane.
25
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Big Beaver, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Big Beaver, 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 Big Beaver, PA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Big Beaver, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Big Beaver, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.6 miles from Big Beaver, 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 61.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
51 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 8m 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 Big Beaver, PA to Erie, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Big Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.3 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Big Beaver, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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