Trip from Erie, PA to Bridgeton, PA

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

346 mi

557 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

6h 53m ★

6 AM

7h 4m

8 AM

7h 26m

10 AM

7h 12m

12 PM

7h 9m

3 PM

7h 13m

5 PM

7h 25m

8 PM

6h 57m

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

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Bridgeton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 346 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, General Potter Highway, Raymond P Shafer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.25 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 3m drive with frequent turns across 346 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 39 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 103.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,842 ft 355 ft

Total Climb

2,477 ft

Total Descent

2,276 ft

Highest Point

1,842 ft

~158.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,487 ft

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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 346 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 205 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 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.

205 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

208.9 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 73 Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, Stat...

299.1 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in | I 83

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore

Towns Along This Route

Between Erie, PA and Bridgeton, PA, road signs point toward Shawville, State College and Baltimore.

Shawville

173.3 mi in | ~3h 10m

State College

208.9 mi in | ~3h 55m | via US 322

Baltimore

299.1 mi in | ~5h 54m | via I 83

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	103.3 mi	1h 50m
General Potter Highway	79.4 mi	1h 42m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
I 83	25.5 mi	31m
Delta Road	10.7 mi	17m
28th Division Highway	8.6 mi	9m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway	7.1 mi	8m
Mount Nittany Expressway	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

Merge onto PA 970

1.4 mi · 1 min · Shawville Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

Continue on US 322

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Front Street

Continue on US 322; PA 53

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Centre Street

Turn left onto US 322

1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

Continue on US 322

5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

Turn slight right onto US 322

2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

Continue on US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

Continue on US 322

8.6 mi · 9 min · 28th Division Highway

Toward US 322 East: State College

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

6.2 mi · 8 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

Exit 73 Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

79 mi · 1 hr 42 min · General Potter Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Paxton Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Paxton Street

Turn right onto South 13th Street

269 ft · 3 sec · South 13th Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 83 South: York

Merge onto I 83

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 83

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83

24 mi · 29 min · I 83

Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward PA 124 East

Turn straight onto PA 124

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue

Continue on PA 124

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Prospect Road

Turn right onto PA 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Windsor Road

4.5 mi · 7 min · Windsor Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on North Penn Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Penn Street

Continue on Windsor Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Windsor Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 74

11 mi · 17 min · Delta Road

Turn sharp right onto PA 425

2.4 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road

Turn right onto Bridgeton Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Road

Turn sharp left onto Owad Road

521 ft · 14 sec · Owad Road

Arrive at destination

Owad Road

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 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 173 miles or 3h 9m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 346 miles and 7h 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.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 103.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

173 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.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.3 miles.

Arriving in Bridgeton, PA

The final approach into Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, 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

$57.25 one way

$114.51 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$62.65	$125.30
premium	$4.92	$67.05	$134.10
diesel	$5.64	$76.87	$153.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	103.8	1	$36.33	$16.61
Efficient EV	86.5	0	$30.28	$13.84
EV Truck/SUV	138.4	1	$48.44	$22.14

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Erie, PA

Evening in Erie on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, PA

Evening in Bridgeton on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

32 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

7h 3m 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 Bridgeton, PA covers 346 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173 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 $57.25 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.