Origin
Biglerville, PA
Morning in Biglerville on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
314.6 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biglerville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA covers 314.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arendtsville Road, Main Street, North High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.06 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
157.3 miles from Biglerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 314.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arendtsville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arendtsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chambersburg Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cashtown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Cut Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chambersburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Way East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Arendtsville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biglerville, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on East York Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East York Street
2
Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Arendtsville Road
3
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
North High Street
5
Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
6
Continue on Cashtown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cashtown Road
7
Turn straight onto Short Cut Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Short Cut Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambersburg Road
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Chambersburg Road
9
Continue on Lincoln Way East
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Way East
10
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincoln Way East
11
Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Way West
12
Continue on Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
13
Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
14
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
18
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North: Erie
20
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
22
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
23
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 157.3 miles from Biglerville, PA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Biglerville, 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 Biglerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 314.6 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Biglerville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.3 mi from Biglerville, PA · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 157.3 miles from Biglerville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$52.06 one way
$104.12 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.96 | $113.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.96 | $121.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.89 | $139.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.03 | $15.10 |
| Efficient EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.53 | $12.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.8 | 1 | $44.04 | $20.13 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
13 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
5h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA covers 314.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arendtsville Road, Main Street, North High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.3 miles from Biglerville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Biglerville, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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