Trip from Erie, PA to Belmont, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

180.1 mi

290 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 42m ★

6 AM

3h 55m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 4m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 5m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 47m

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

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Belmont, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Belmont, PA covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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, US 422, PA 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.1 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.86 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

90.1 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

The drive from Erie, PA to Belmont, PA covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 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 84.1 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 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 180.1 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 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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.

86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

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

Use the right lane. Exit 99 Toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

125.1 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | US 422

Keep slight right at fork onto US 422

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

163.1 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Erie, PA and Belmont, PA, road signs point toward New Castle and Johnstown.

New Castle

86.8 mi in | ~1h 36m

Johnstown

164.2 mi in | ~3h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway	84.1 mi	1h 30m
US 422	63.6 mi	1h 25m
PA 56	9 mi	13m
Cramer Pike	7.9 mi	13m
South 6th Street	3.3 mi	5m
Johns Street	2.1 mi	3m
West 12th Street	2 mi	4m
Cooper Avenue	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Belmont, 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

84 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 99 Toward US 422: Butler, New Castle Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 422

38 mi · 51 min · US 422

Take the exit onto US 422

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 422

Toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana

Keep slight right at fork onto US 422

25 mi · 33 min · US 422

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Keep slight right at fork

193 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto PA 954

3.3 mi · 5 min · South 6th Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56

8.9 mi · 13 min · PA 56

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 56

0.1 mi · 21 sec · PA 56

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 22

0.8 mi · 1 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

Turn right onto PA 403

7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

Continue on PA 403

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

Turn left onto Iron Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Iron Street

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 4th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Broad Street

Continue on PA 56; PA 403

0.7 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

Continue on PA 56; PA 403

2.1 mi · 3 min · Johns Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street

Turn right onto Bentwood Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bentwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Belmont Street

Arrive at destination

Belmont Street

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

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.1 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, 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 180.1 miles and 3h 54m.

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 84.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.1 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

90 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.1 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 84.1 miles.

Arriving in Belmont, PA

The final approach into Belmont, 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 Belmont, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 180.1

Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 180.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.86 one way

$59.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$32.70	$65.40
premium	$4.93	$34.93	$69.86
diesel	$5.61	$39.76	$79.53

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 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	$18.91	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.76	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.21	$11.53

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 5 hours ago

Origin

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Wednesday

Local time

1:13 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

Belmont, PA

Late night in Belmont on Wednesday

Local time

1:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Lakewood, NY

90 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

21 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 54m 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 Belmont, PA covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, US 422, PA 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.1 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 $29.86 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.