Origin
Blakely, PA
Late night in Blakely on Saturday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Blakely, PA to Erie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
319.9 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blakely, PA
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Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
This 319.9-mile drive from Blakely, PA, to Erie, PA, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 26 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the drive on major expressways like the Southern Tier Expressway, I-86, and I-81. Expect a fuel cost of around $53 for this trip. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a one-day excursion, allowing you to cover substantial ground without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically consistent.
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
159.9 miles from Blakely, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Erie, PA
Full guide →Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 319.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 319.9-mile trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, making for a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a 92% highway share, this route prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads, offering a consistent driving environment for the majority of the 6-hour and 26-minute journey.
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.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 139.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 319.9 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 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.9 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 86: Corning
6
154.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
5
308.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-90: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-90: Erie
6
312.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 139.5 mi | 2h 42m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 81 | 48.1 mi | 56m |
| Hopkins-Bowser Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 16 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Bayfront Connector | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| AMVETS Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Commerce Drive | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 139.5 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blakely, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Gino Merli Drive
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Gino Merli Drive
2
Continue on PA 247
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sturges Road
3
Continue on PA 247
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wildcat Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on PA 247
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lakeland Drive
5
Turn straight onto PA 632
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Commerce Drive
6
Continue on PA 632
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Carbondale Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 81
48 mi
·
56 min
·
I 81
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
11
Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 16
12
Continue on NY 16
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Union Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
79 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
16
Continue on I 86
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-90: Erie
18
Merge onto I 90
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
AMVETS Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
20
Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
21
Continue on PA 290
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayfront Connector
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bayfront Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 10th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
25
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 26-minute drive, starting in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With just one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 139.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $53, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.
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 159.9 miles from Blakely, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 70 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.9 miles or 3h 10m 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 12m
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 Blakely, 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 Blakely, PA
This is one driving day of about 319.9 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Blakely, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 139.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.9 mi from Blakely, PA · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Blakely, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.5 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
$53.04 one way
$106.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.09 | $116.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.04 | $124.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.63 | $141.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96 | 1 | $33.59 | $15.36 |
| Efficient EV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128 | 1 | $44.79 | $20.47 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Late night in Erie on Saturday
Local time
3:46 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
18 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 26m 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 Blakely, PA to Erie, PA covers 319.9 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, I 86, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Blakely, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.04 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 13 significant decision points across 319.9 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 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.9 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Blakely, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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