Origin
Economy, PA
Evening in Economy on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Economy, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
2h
Distance
122.9 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lenz Avenue, 17th Street, Duss Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Economy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 122.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lenz Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lenz Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 17th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duss Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merchant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio River Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crows Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Freedom Crider Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lenz Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lenz Avenue
3
Turn right onto 17th Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
17th Street
4
Turn left onto Duss Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duss Avenue
5
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
14th Street
6
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crows Run Road
9
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Freedom Crider Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
12
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Freedom Road
13
Continue on Mars Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mars Road
14
Take the exit straight toward I 79: Erie
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79: Erie
15
Merge slight left
104 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
17
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
18
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Economy, PA, or about 1h 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 Economy, 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 Economy, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Economy, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Economy, PA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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
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
$20.34 one way
$40.67 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.25 | $44.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Erie on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
61 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
12 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
2h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lenz Avenue, 17th Street, Duss Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 miles from Economy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Economy, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Economy, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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