Trip from Erie, PA to Barnesboro, PA

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Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

181.3 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Barnesboro, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Barnesboro, PA covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Raymond P Shafer Highway, Keystone Shortway, Colonel Drake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.06 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.6 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 181.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Raymond P Shafer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 66.8 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 3h 39m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m 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 lane.

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Greengarden Boulevard

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Bayfront Parkway

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

129.1 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

162.8 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | US 219 / Burnside - McGees Highway

Turn sharp right onto US 219 / Burnside - McGees 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 Barnesboro, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brookville along the way.

Brookville

129.1 mi in | ~2h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
Keystone Shortway	59.1 mi	1h 3m
Colonel Drake Highway	17.8 mi	26m
West Mahoning Street	13.7 mi	24m
Patchin Highway	6.4 mi	7m
Burnside McGee Highway	4.2 mi	4m
Shawna Road	3.6 mi	4m
Main Street	2.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 66.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

Continue on I 79

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

Turn right onto PA 36; PA 28 Truck

0.4 mi · 1 min · Allegheny Boulevard

Turn left onto US 322; PA 28; PA 36

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto PA 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · North White Street

Continue on PA 36

18 mi · 26 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on PA 36

14 mi · 24 min · West Mahoning Street

Turn sharp right onto US 219

515 ft · 6 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Burnside McGee Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 219

2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on US 219

6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway

Turn left onto US 219

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 219

3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road

Continue on US 219

1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

Arrive at destination

Philadelphia Avenue

Trip Plan

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 90.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 90.6 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 53m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Erie, 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 Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 181.3 miles and 3h 39m.

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 Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.6 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 41m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

91 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

Arriving in Barnesboro, PA

The final approach into Barnesboro, 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 Barnesboro, 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

$30.06 one way

$60.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$32.92	$65.84
premium	$4.93	$35.16	$70.32
diesel	$5.61	$40.03	$80.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.4	$19.04	$8.70
Efficient EV	45.3	$15.86	$7.25
EV Truck/SUV	72.5	$25.38	$11.60

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Wednesday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 7 to 12 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:20PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Barnesboro, PA

Late night in Barnesboro on Wednesday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

3 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

3h 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Barnesboro, PA covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, Keystone Shortway, Colonel Drake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.6 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 $30.06 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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