Origin
Erie, PA
Late night in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Avis, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
241.2 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avis, PA
K6
Trip Overview
This 241.2-mile journey from Erie to Avis, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 4 hours and 29 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be navigating the Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, and Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $40 and just one recommended stop, this drive is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it a more engaging way to traverse the Northeast region of PA. Plan for a full day of driving, but rest assured it’s a feasible endeavor within a 24-hour period.
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
120.6 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for this 241.2-mile trip, with no percentage of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 153.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This means you'll be on more varied roads, likely with local traffic and frequent directional changes rather than long, straight highway stretches. The character of the drive will shift as you move through different local terrains and road conditions. It’s a route that requires your attention to navigate effectively.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 153.3 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 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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West Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
223.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
5
228.4 mi into trip
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~4h 12m in
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US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Erie, PA to Avis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Hall along the way.
Mill Hall
223.2 mi in
|
~4h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 153.3 mi | 2h 44m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 66.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Nittany Valley Drive | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West 12th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 153.3 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Avis, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on I 79
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
7
Merge onto I 80
153 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
9
Turn left onto PA 64
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
10
Turn right onto PA 477
345 ft
·
6 sec
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Long Run Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
12
Turn sharp left onto US 220
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
13
Continue on US 220
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Appalachian Thwy
14
Continue on US 220
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
16
Turn left onto PA 150
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
PA 150
17
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
18
Continue on West Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto Purslane Alley
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
Purslane Alley
20
Arrive at destination
Purslane Alley
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hours and 29-minute duration, departing in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Avis without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 241.2 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is a good baseline for budgeting. Pay close attention to the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive; keeping your navigation active will be key. A specific tip for this route: consider checking local traffic conditions before departing, as the 'local drive' profile suggests you might encounter more varied traffic patterns than on a major interstate.
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 120.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.3 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 miles or 2h 13m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avis, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Erie, 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 Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 241.2 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Erie, 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 153.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.6 mi from Erie, PA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.6 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.3 miles.
Arriving in Avis, PA
The final approach into Avis, 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 Avis, 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
$39.99 one way
$79.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.25 | $106.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Appalachian Thruway
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
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
$40
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.33 | $11.58 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.10 | $9.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.77 | $15.44 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Avis, PA
Late night in Avis on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 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
11 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 29m 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 Erie, PA to Avis, PA covers 241.2 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.6 miles from Erie, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.99 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Erie, PA to Avis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Hall along the way.
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