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Trip from Erie, PA to Gilpin, PA

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

157.1 mi

253 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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Downtown Gilpin, PA, PA

Gilpin, PA

James Wong

Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Gilpin, PA covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m 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, US 422, US 119 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.1 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.00 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.5 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Erie, PA to Gilpin, PA covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 84.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 9 key points

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

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

8
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

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

Use the right lane. Exit 99 Toward US 422: Butler, New Castle
6
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | US 422 Business

Take the exit onto US 422 Business toward Philadelphia Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Philadelphia Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Erie, PA to Gilpin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward New Castle along the way.

New Castle

86.8 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway 84.1 mi 1h 30m
US 422 57.9 mi 1h 19m
US 119 5.6 mi 6m
Philadelphia Street 3.4 mi 5m
West 12th Street 2 mi 4m
US 422 Business 1.9 mi 2m
State Street 0.4 mi 1m
PA 286 Truck 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 84.1 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

84 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 99 Toward US 422: Butler, New Castle Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto US 422

38 mi · 51 min · US 422
8

Take the exit onto US 422

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 422
Toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 422

20 mi · 27 min · US 422
10

Take the exit onto US 422 Business

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 422 Business
Toward Philadelphia Street Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on Philadelphia Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Philadelphia Street
12

Continue on West Pike Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Pike Road
13

Continue on Philadelphia Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Street
14

Continue on PA 286 Truck

0.3 mi · 21 sec · PA 286 Truck
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 119 North: Punxsutawney
16

Merge onto US 119

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 119
17

Arrive at destination

US 119

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.5 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.5 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gilpin, 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 157.1 miles and 3h 13m.

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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 84.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.5 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 28m into the drive

Downtown Mina, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

79 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.5 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 Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.1 miles.

Arriving in Gilpin, PA

The final approach into Gilpin, 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 Gilpin, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 151.6
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.00 one way

$51.99 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $28.44 $56.89
premium $4.92 $30.44 $60.89
diesel $5.64 $34.90 $69.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.1 0 $16.50 $7.54
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.28
EV Truck/SUV 62.8 0 $21.99 $10.05

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Monday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Gilpin, PA

Morning in Gilpin on Monday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

79 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

5 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

3h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Gilpin, PA covers 157.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, US 422, US 119. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 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 $26.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Gilpin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward New Castle along the way.

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