Origin
Erie, PA
Evening in Erie on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Belfast, PA
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
364.4 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
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6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, PA
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Belfast, PA covers 364.4 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, PA 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 263.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.30 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
182.2 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 52m drive with frequent turns across 364.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 263.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,730 ft
523 ft
Total Climb
3,077 ft
Total Descent
3,205 ft
Highest Point
1,730 ft
~197.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,207 ft
Notable High Points
1,473 ft at ~242.9 miles
+585 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 364.4 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 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~5m in
|
Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
363.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 50m in
Take the exit toward Belfast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Belfast
6
364.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 52m in
|
Sullivan Trail
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Trail
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Erie, PA to Belfast, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Blakeslee along the way.
Blakeslee
333.9 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 263.9 mi | 4h 46m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 66.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| PA 115 | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| PA 33 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Old Route 115 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 209 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 263.9 mi, about 4h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Belfast, 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
264 mi
·
4 hr 46 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
10
Turn straight onto PA 115
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 115
11
Enter roundabout onto US 209
265 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 209
12
Continue on US 209
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 209
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
14
Turn straight onto Old Route 115
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Route 115
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
16
Merge onto PA 33
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Belfast
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
155 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left onto Henry Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Henry Road
20
Turn slight right onto Belfast Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Belfast Road
21
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Trail
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
22
Arrive at destination
Sullivan Trail
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 182.2 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.9 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 182.2 miles or 3h 21m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfast, 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 364.4 miles and 6h 52m.
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 263.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.2 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182.2 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 263.9 miles.
Arriving in Belfast, PA
The final approach into Belfast, 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 Belfast, 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
$60.30 one way
$120.60 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $65.98 | $131.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.61 | $141.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.96 | $161.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.26 | $17.49 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.8 | 1 | $51.02 | $23.32 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Belfast, PA
Evening in Belfast on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
16 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 52m 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 Erie, PA to Belfast, PA covers 364.4 miles and takes about 6h 52m 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, PA 115. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.2 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 $60.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 364.4 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 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 Belfast, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Blakeslee along the way.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 523 ft to 1,730 ft elevation with about 3,077 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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