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Trip from Erie, PA to Cementon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

352.5 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 30m ★
6 AM
6h 42m
8 AM
7h 6m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 48m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 35m

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

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Downtown Erie, PA, PA

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Downtown Cementon, PA, PA

Cementon, PA

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Trip Overview

This 352.5-mile journey from Erie to Cementon, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 6 hours and 42 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, and Riverview Drive, this route is best suited for a single day of travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $58, it’s an economical option for a road trip. The drive offers a mix of road types, suggesting it's not a simple interstate cruise but rather a more engaging local exploration. Given its duration, planning for a full day behind the wheel is recommended, though the single recommended stop offers a chance to break up the journey.

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

176.3 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 236.3 mi 4h 14m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
Riverview Drive 7.2 mi 9m
PA 248 7 mi 9m
Hudson Drive 5.8 mi 8m
West Broad Street 3.8 mi 4m
State Route 93 3.7 mi 7m
Hunter Street 2.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 236.3 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

236 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
9

Keep slight right at fork

444 ft · 11 sec
10

Turn straight onto PA 93

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
11

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
12

Continue on PA 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
13

Continue on PA 93

1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
14

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Broad Street
15

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

3.8 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
16

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
17

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street
18

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
19

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street
20

Continue on PA 93

523 ft · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
21

At end of road, turn left onto US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
22

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
23

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Lehigh Street
24

Turn left onto US 209

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Susquehanna Street
25

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
26

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
27

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · North First Street
28

Continue on US 209

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bankway Street
29

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto PA 248

7.0 mi · 9 min · PA 248
Use the right lane.
31

Take the exit

268 ft · 7 sec
32

Merge onto PA 145

1.4 mi · 1 min · Riverview Drive
33

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Best Avenue
34

Continue on PA 145

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
35

Continue on PA 145

5.8 mi · 8 min · Riverview Drive
36

Turn left onto 2nd Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
37

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 42-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 236.3 miles, you can comfortably pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition between the main highways and local roads. The $58 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to budget a little extra. A key tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the upcoming turns, particularly once you leave the more direct Keystone Shortway, to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.

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 176.3 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 78 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.3 miles or 3h 13m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cementon, 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 352.5 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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 236.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellsville, NY

176 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Joy, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.3 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 236.3 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 306.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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.
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

5
306.3 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

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

Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
5
306.5 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.44 one way

$116.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $64.01 $128.01
premium $4.93 $68.36 $136.73
diesel $5.61 $77.83 $155.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.8 1 $37.01 $16.92
Efficient EV 88.1 1 $30.84 $14.10
EV Truck/SUV 141 1 $49.35 $22.56

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Afternoon in Erie on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

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 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Cementon, PA

Afternoon in Cementon on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 10 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

57°F

Wellsville, NY

176 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

7 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

6h 42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward highway cruise. While 3 out of 10 parts of the route are on highways, much of it will involve navigating more intricate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 236.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway, providing a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character shifts, demanding your attention with frequent turns and changes in scenery. This dynamic driving experience is a hallmark of this particular route.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 352.5 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.

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 Cementon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.

Nescopeck

306.3 mi in | ~5h 33m

About the Cities

Starting in Erie, PA

Full guide →

Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 42m. Total distance: 352.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 236.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cementon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cementon, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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