Trip from Cresco, PA to Erie, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

353.3 mi

569 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

39 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 23m ★

6 AM

6h 35m

8 AM

6h 59m

10 AM

6h 43m

12 PM

6h 41m

3 PM

6h 45m

5 PM

6h 58m

8 PM

6h 28m

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

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Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cresco, PA to Erie, PA covers 353.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, Paradise Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 273 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.57 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

176.7 miles from Cresco, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 6h 34m drive with frequent turns across 353.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 273 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hardytown Road Extension.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hardytown Road Extension): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 350.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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 | Hardytown Road Extension

Turn left onto Hardytown Road Extension

Navigation decision point

10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1A Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

350.3 mi into trip | ~6h 27m 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

350.6 mi into trip | ~6h 28m in | PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

352.9 mi into trip | ~6h 33m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	273 mi	4h 56m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
Paradise Valley Road	3 mi	5m
PA 940	2.6 mi	4m
West 12th Street	2.3 mi	4m
I 380	1.9 mi	2m
PA 390	1.3 mi	2m
PA 191	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 273 mi, about 4h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Sand Spring Road

Turn left onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 22 sec · Hardytown Road Extension

Turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 1 min · PA 191; PA 390

Continue on PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390

At end of road, turn right onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · Paradise Valley Road

Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940

337 ft · 10 sec · Pocono Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 940

2.6 mi · 4 min · PA 940

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 380

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 380

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

273 mi · 4 hr 56 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

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 176.7 miles from Cresco, PA, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 273 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.7 miles or 3h 19m 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 26m

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 Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA

This is one driving day of about 353.3 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cresco, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 273 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.7 mi from Cresco, PA · 3h 19m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

177 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.7 miles from Cresco, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 273 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10

Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect

Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.57 one way

$117.15 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$64.15	$128.30
premium	$4.93	$68.52	$137.04
diesel	$5.61	$78.00	$156.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

39 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Blakeslee, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisville, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Meadville, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Tesla: 16 ChargePoint Network: 8 Electrify America: 4 eVgo Network: 3 FCN: 3 EV Connect: 2 SWTCH: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106	1	$37.10	$16.96
Efficient EV	88.3	1	$30.91	$14.13
EV Truck/SUV	141.3	1	$49.46	$22.61

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cresco, PA

Night in Cresco on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Night in Erie on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

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

5 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

6h 34m 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 Cresco, PA to Erie, PA covers 353.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, Paradise Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.7 miles from Cresco, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.57 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The route from Cresco, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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