This 354.4-mile journey from Drumore, PA to Erie, PA will take approximately 7 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway, I-79, and US-322, about 55% of this route involves highway driving. Given the duration, it's feasible as a single-day trip, but you'll want to start early to maximize daylight. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $59. This route traverses across Pennsylvania, offering a mixed driving experience through various parts of the Northeast region.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.2 miles from Drumore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 6m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 21m. Total distance: 354.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive with 55% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a significant 102.7-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway. This route isn't a constant interstate grind; it shifts between efficient highway cruising and other road types, offering some variety as you travel across the state. The progression likely involves moving from more rural or suburban areas into potentially more expansive landscapes as you head north.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 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 102.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 354.4 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 22.1 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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22.1 mi into trip|~48m in|US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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54.5 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
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54.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
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61.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
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61.4 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Drumore, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.
State College
54.7 mi in|~1h 29m
Lewistown
61.1 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 322
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
102.7 mi
1h 50m
I 79
65.8 mi
1h 10m
US 322
54.4 mi
1h 7m
PA 283
28.1 mi
32m
US 22
24.5 mi
32m
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi
21m
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi
14m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumore, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Fishing Creek Road
455 ft·20 sec·Fishing Creek Road
2
Continue on Susquehannock Drive
1.8 mi·7 min·Susquehannock Drive
3
Turn right onto Park Drive
0.2 mi·50 sec·Park Drive
4
Continue on Glen Dale Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Glen Dale Road
5
Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Fern Glen Drive
6
Turn left onto Furniss Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Furniss Road
7
Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive
2.8 mi·6 min·Susquehannock Drive
8
Turn slight right onto PA 372
2.7 mi·3 min·Holtwood Road
9
Turn left onto Lancaster Pike
5.1 mi·7 min·Lancaster Pike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi·30 sec·Lancaster Pike
11
Continue on PA 272
6.1 mi·11 min·Willow Street Pike
12
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.2 mi·32 sec·Highland Avenue
13
Continue on US 222; PA 272
1.9 mi·6 min·South Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72
400 ft·13 sec·McGovern Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto PA 72
0.3 mi·35 sec·PA 72
16
Continue on Fruitville Pike
1.0 mi·2 min·Fruitville Pike
17
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
18
Merge onto PA 283
28 mi·32 min·PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
20
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi·2 min·I 283
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 283
Exit 3B-CToward I 83 North, US 322
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 3BToward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
23
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi·5 min·I 83
24
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi·3 min·US 322
Exit 51AToward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
25
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 322
Exit 67A; 67BToward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 322
Exit 67BToward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State CollegeUse the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322
24 mi·32 min·US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
28
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi·21 min·Mount Nittany Expressway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Division Highway
Exit 62Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
31
Continue on US 322
10 mi·14 min·Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
33
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Centre Street
34
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
35
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
36
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
37
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
39
Merge onto I 80
103 mi·1 hr 50 min·Keystone Shortway
40
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
41
Merge onto I 79
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 79
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 183AToward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
43
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the left lane.
45
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 21-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic and have ample daylight for the 354.4 miles. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the journey at roughly equal intervals to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 102.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services can sometimes be spread out. The $59 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting your travel expenses.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.2 miles from Drumore, PA, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 78 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.2 miles or 4h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
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 Drumore, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drumore, PA
This is one driving day of about 354.4 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Drumore, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.2 mi from Drumore, PA
· 4h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 73.3
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 36.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.76 one way
$117.51 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg124 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$64.35
$128.70
premium
$4.93
$68.73
$137.46
diesel
$5.61
$78.25
$156.49
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: 124 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.3
1
$37.21
$17.01
Efficient EV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.18
EV Truck/SUV
141.8
1
$49.62
$22.68
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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Drumore, PA
Night
in Drumore on Friday
Local time
10:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Erie, PA
Night
in Erie on Friday
Local time
10:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
N 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
57°F
Wellsville, NY
177 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
9 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
7h 21m 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 Drumore, PA to Erie, PA covers 354.4 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, US 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.2 miles from Drumore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.76 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 26 significant decision points across 354.4 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 22.1 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Drumore, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
