Trip from Erie, PA to Collingdale, PA

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

422.4 mi

680 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 47m ★

6 AM

7h 56m

8 AM

8h 14m

10 AM

8h 2m

12 PM

8h 0m

3 PM

8h 3m

5 PM

8h 13m

8 PM

7h 51m

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

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Collingdale, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Traveling from Erie to Collingdale covers 422.4 miles across the state of Pennsylvania. You should budget approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes of drive time for this journey. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, expect a long day behind the wheel that is best completed in one full day. Plan to set aside about $70 for fuel costs to cover the distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience consistent regional characteristics throughout the trip. This route is ideal if you prefer avoiding major highways in favor of local roads, though it requires your full attention on the navigation.

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

211.2 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route features zero highway miles. Instead, you will navigate through local thoroughfares like West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, and the West Bayfront Parkway. The road's personality is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring you to stay alert and engaged with the route's frequent transitions. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your pace will be dictated by the local flow of traffic. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that demands constant focus rather than the mindless cruising found on major expressways.

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

There are about 23 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 257.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,820 ft 99 ft

Total Climb

3,112 ft

Total Descent

3,666 ft

Highest Point

1,820 ft

~158.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,721 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 17 significant decision points across 422.4 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 328 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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.

328 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

403.1 mi into trip | ~7h 21m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

414.1 mi into trip | ~7h 36m in

Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Towns Along This Route

Between Erie, PA and Collingdale, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

327 mi in | ~5h 57m

Allentown

327 mi in | ~5h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	257.1 mi	4h 38m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
West Springfield Road	2.7 mi	6m
West 12th Street	2 mi	4m
Lawrence Road	1.5 mi	2m
Sproul Road	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lawrence Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 320

1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Springfield Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on North Springfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Springfield Road

Turn right onto North Clifton Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · North Clifton Avenue

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

116 ft · 4 sec · Macdade Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Macdade Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour and 55-minute duration, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to reach Collingdale before nightfall. You have two planned stops integrated into the trip, so use these strategically to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating local roads exclusively, keep your GPS updated and watch for frequent turns that can easily add time to your arrival. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here; if the local traffic feels heavy, don't hesitate to extend your rest periods to keep your energy levels up. Prioritize a steady pace over speed, as the technical nature of these local roads makes consistent progress more important than aggressive driving.

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 211.2 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 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 93 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.2 miles or 3h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collingdale, 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 422.4 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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 257.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.2 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

211 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 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.2 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 257.1 miles.

Arriving in Collingdale, PA

The final approach into Collingdale, 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 Collingdale, 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

$69.90 one way

$139.79 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$76.48	$152.96
premium	$4.92	$81.85	$163.70
diesel	$5.64	$93.84	$187.69

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$70

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.7	1	$44.35	$20.28
Efficient EV	105.6	1	$36.96	$16.90
EV Truck/SUV	169	2	$59.14	$27.03

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 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

Night in Erie on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collingdale, PA

Night in Collingdale on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

33 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 55m 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 Collingdale, PA covers 422.4 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 211.2 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 $69.90 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.

Between Erie, PA and Collingdale, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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Trip from Erie, PA to Collingdale, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Collingdale, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Erie, PA

Collingdale, PA

Same local time

33 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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