Trip from Blossburg, PA to Erie, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

226.7 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 19m ★

6 AM

4h 33m

8 AM

5h 0m

10 AM

4h 42m

12 PM

4h 40m

3 PM

4h 44m

5 PM

4h 58m

8 PM

4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This drive from Blossburg, PA, to Erie, PA, covers 226.7 miles and is estimated to take about 4 hours and 32 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, so an overnight stop isn't necessary. You'll primarily be on the Southern Tier Expressway, Appalachian Thruway, and Hopkins-Bowser Highway, with about 75% of the route being highway driving. Budget around $38 for fuel for this journey. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.

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

113.4 miles from Blossburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 75% of it consisting of faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 162.2 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a good opportunity to make steady progress. While the profile suggests a highway-centric journey, be prepared for potential shifts as you transition between the Southern Tier Expressway, Appalachian Thruway, and Hopkins-Bowser Highway. This mix means you'll spend a significant portion of your time on multi-lane roads, but the transitions between them might offer a slight change of pace.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 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 162.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,727 ft 653 ft

Total Climb

1,073 ft

Total Descent

1,760 ft

Highest Point

1,727 ft

~113.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,074 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Appalachian Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.7 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Boone Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Boone Run Road

Turn right onto Boone Run Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

38.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 15 toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Roches...

61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

219.6 mi into trip | ~4h 18m 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...

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 Blossburg, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.

Rochester

38.2 mi in | ~43m | via US 15

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	162.2 mi	3h 8m
Appalachian Thruway	36.5 mi	39m
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
East 10th Street	1.1 mi	2m
Station Road	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 162.2 mi, about 3h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blossburg, PA and Erie, PA.

Start on Hannibal Street

351 ft · 20 sec · Hannibal Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto North Williamson Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Williamson Road

Turn right onto Boone Run Road

194 ft · 6 sec · Boone Run Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 15 North: Mansfield

Merge onto I 99; US 15

36 mi · 39 min · Appalachian Thruway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 15

Exit 12 Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Rochester

Merge onto I 86

23 mi · 26 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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

Turn left onto State Highway 16

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Union Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

79 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on I 86

6.8 mi · 7 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min

Toward I-90: Erie

Merge onto I 90

3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 32 Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430

0.9 mi · 1 min · Station Road

Continue on PA 290

4.4 mi · 7 min · Bayfront Connector

Use the straight lane.

Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto East 10th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 10th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · State Street

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

Given that this 226.7-mile drive is estimated at just over 4.5 hours, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of the longest stretch of highway, 162.2 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, for uninterrupted travel. With only one recommended stop and a reasonable fuel cost of $38, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 162.2-mile segment on the Southern Tier Expressway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination without needing an unscheduled refill.

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 113.4 miles from Blossburg, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.2 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 50 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blossburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Blossburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Blossburg, 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 162.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.4 mi from Blossburg, PA · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belfast, NY

113 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

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Blossburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.2 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

$37.58 one way

$75.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$41.16	$82.33
premium	$4.93	$43.97	$87.93
diesel	$5.61	$50.05	$100.11

Estimated Tolls: $2.55

Appalachian Thruway (36.5 mi) $2.55

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

$38

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68	0	$23.80	$10.88
Efficient EV	56.7	0	$19.84	$9.07
EV Truck/SUV	90.7	1	$31.74	$14.51

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Blossburg, PA

Evening in Blossburg on Wednesday

Local time

8:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Evening in Erie on Wednesday

Local time

8:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 33% chance Live forecast

60°F

Belfast, NY

113 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

14 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

4h 32m 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 Blossburg, PA to Erie, PA covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Appalachian Thruway, Hopkins-Bowser Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.4 miles from Blossburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.58 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.

On the drive from Blossburg, PA to Erie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 653 ft to 1,727 ft elevation with about 1,073 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Blossburg, PA to Erie, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Erie, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blossburg, PA

Erie, PA

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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