Origin
Erie, PA
Night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Bessemer, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Bessemer, PA covers 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.3 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.46 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
49.7 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 99.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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 66.3 miles.
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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 99.3 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 23 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
6
73.8 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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Steingrabe Road
Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
91.9 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pittsburgh
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 Bessemer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
Pittsburgh
91.9 mi in
|
~1h 51m
|
via I 376 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 66.3 mi | 1h 11m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| South New Castle Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Poland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mount Jackson Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 66.3 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Bessemer, 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
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Sharon
7
Merge onto I 80
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 West: Sharon
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 19: Mercer
9
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Erie Street
11
Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Steingrabe Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 158
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
13
Continue on PA 158
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
14
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Beechwood Road
15
Turn left onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South New Castle Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18
17
Turn right onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
18
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mitchell Road
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
20
Merge onto I 376
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
23
Keep slight right at fork
103 ft
·
2 sec
Toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
24
Turn right onto PA 108
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Jackson Road
25
Turn right onto PA 317; PA 551
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Edinburg Road
26
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 317
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk School Road
27
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 317
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Poland Avenue
28
Turn left onto South Main Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 49.7 miles from Erie, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.3 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bessemer, 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 99.3 miles and 2h 3m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 66.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Erie, PA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.7 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.3 miles.
Arriving in Bessemer, PA
The final approach into Bessemer, 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 Bessemer, 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
$16.46 one way
$32.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Bessemer, PA
Night in Bessemer on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
50 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
6 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
2h 3m 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 Erie, PA to Bessemer, PA covers 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 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 $16.46 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 99.3 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 Bessemer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
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