Trip from Erie, PA to Drumore, PA

Drive Time

7h 21m

Distance

355.3 mi

572 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 11m ★
6 AM
7h 22m
8 AM
7h 43m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 42m
8 PM
7h 16m

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

Downtown Drumore, PA, PA

Drumore, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Spanning 355.3 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Erie to Drumore takes approximately 7 hours and 21 minutes of drive time. While it is technically feasible to complete the trip in a single day, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $59 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, it demands more focus than a simple interstate cruise. Weigh your stamina against the 13% highway share before committing to a one-day run, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive can be fatiguing. Planning for a full day of travel ensures you reach your destination without feeling rushed by the clock.

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

177.7 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a departure from the typical interstate grind, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local road profile. With only 13% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary routes like the General Potter Highway and the Raymond P Shafer Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 103.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. As you transition away from these primary corridors, the character of the road shifts toward more technical driving. Prepare for a constant change in pace that requires your full attention throughout the 355.3-mile transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 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.

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 208.9 miles in near US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 355.3 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 208.9 miles (US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293.3 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 296.2 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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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...
7
293.3 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in | US 322

Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
9
296.2 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
300.4 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
303.3 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Take the exit toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

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 1A Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Ai...

Towns Along This Route

Between Erie, PA and Drumore, PA, road signs point toward Shawville, State College, Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.

Shawville

173.3 mi in | ~3h 10m

State College

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

Hazleton

293.3 mi in | ~5h 43m | via US 322

Carlisle

293.3 mi in | ~5h 43m | via US 322

York

296.2 mi in | ~5h 47m | via US 322

Lancaster

303.3 mi in | ~5h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 103.3 mi 1h 50m
General Potter Highway 75.6 mi 1h 35m
Raymond P Shafer Highway 66.8 mi 1h 11m
PA 283 28.6 mi 33m
28th Division Highway 8.6 mi 9m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway 7.1 mi 8m
Mount Nittany Expressway 6.2 mi 8m
Willow Street Pike 6.1 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9

Merge onto PA 970

1.4 mi · 1 min · Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
11

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12

Continue on US 322

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Front Street
13

Continue on US 322; PA 53

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Centre Street
14

Turn left onto US 322

1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on US 322

5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
16

Turn slight right onto US 322

2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
17

Continue on US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
18

Continue on US 322

8.6 mi · 9 min · 28th Division Highway
Toward US 322 East: State College
19

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.
20

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
21

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

76 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
Use the none lane.
23

Take the exit onto US 322

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 322

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
25

Merge onto I 81; US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

4.3 mi · 5 min · US 322
Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport Use the slight left lane.
28

Continue on I 283

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 283
Use the none lane.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 1A Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
30

Merge onto PA 283

29 mi · 33 min · PA 283
Use the none lane.
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Fruitville Pike
32

Keep slight right at fork

294 ft · 7 sec
33

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec
34

Turn straight onto Fruitville Pike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fruitville Pike
35

Continue on PA 72

2.4 mi · 7 min · North Prince Street
Use the straight lane.
36

Continue on US 222; PA 272

6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike
Use the straight lane.
37

Continue on PA 272

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Lancaster Pike
38

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike
Use the none lane.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike
Use the none lane.
40

Take the exit onto Holtwood Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Holtwood Road
41

Turn right onto PA 372

2.3 mi · 3 min · Holtwood Road
Use the straight lane.
42

Turn slight left onto Susquehannock Drive

2.7 mi · 6 min · Susquehannock Drive
43

Keep slight left at fork onto Susquehannock Drive

232 ft · 6 sec · Susquehannock Drive
44

Continue on Furniss Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Furniss Road
45

Turn right onto Fern Glen Drive

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Fern Glen Drive
46

Turn right onto Glen Dale Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glen Dale Road
47

Continue on Park Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Park Drive
48

Turn left onto Susquehannock Drive

1.8 mi · 6 min · Susquehannock Drive
49

Continue on Fishing Creek Road

455 ft · 20 sec · Fishing Creek Road
50

Arrive at destination

Fishing Creek Road

Trip Plan

Given the 7 hour and 21 minute duration, an early morning departure is your best strategy to avoid late-night fatigue. You have two planned stops integrated into the route, which serve as essential opportunities to stretch and reset during the long haul. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, especially when navigating the more rural stretches where service intervals may vary. Since this is a turn-heavy drive, prioritize steady pacing over speed to manage the physical demands of the road. Use the flexibility of your two stops to break up the drive into manageable segments, ensuring you stay alert while navigating the local highway network.

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 177.7 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 15m 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 177.7 miles or 3h 15m 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 46m

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

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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 355.3 miles and 7h 21m.

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 177.7 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 15m into the drive

Downtown Hornell, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

178 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 177.7 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 Drumore, PA

The final approach into Drumore, 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 Drumore, 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

$58.79 one way

$117.58 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $64.33 $128.66
premium $4.92 $68.85 $137.70
diesel $5.64 $78.94 $157.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.6 1 $37.31 $17.05
Efficient EV 88.8 1 $31.09 $14.21
EV Truck/SUV 142.1 1 $49.74 $22.74

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Drumore, PA

Evening in Drumore on Sunday

Local time

8:29 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 21m 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 Drumore, PA covers 355.3 miles and takes about 7h 21m 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 177.7 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 $58.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 355.3 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 208.9 miles (US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293.3 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 296.2 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Erie, PA and Drumore, PA, road signs point toward Shawville, State College, Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.

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