Origin
Erie, PA
Evening in Erie on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Guilford Siding, PA
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
288.9 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
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6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford Siding, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Guilford Siding, PA covers 288.9 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.80 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.5 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 288.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greengarden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bayfront Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cranberry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngstown Ohio | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Guilford Siding, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
13
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
14
Continue on Lincoln Way West
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Lincoln Way West
15
Continue on West Loudon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Loudon Street
16
Turn slight right onto Cedar Street
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cedar Street
17
Continue on Cedar Street
276 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Washington Street
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn left onto East Garfield Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Garfield Street
21
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 2nd Street
22
Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
23
Continue on Wayne Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wayne Road
24
Turn left onto New Franklin Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Franklin Road
25
Turn right onto Guilford Station Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Guilford Station Road
26
Turn sharp right onto Church Road
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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 144.5 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford Siding, 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 288.9 miles and 5h 43m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.5 mi from Erie, PA · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guilford Siding, PA
The final approach into Guilford Siding, 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 Guilford Siding, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.80 one way
$95.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $55.98 | $111.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.18 | $128.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.33 | $13.87 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.28 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.45 | $18.49 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Guilford Siding, PA
Evening in Guilford Siding on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
144 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
10 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
5h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Guilford Siding, PA covers 288.9 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.5 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 $47.80 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Guilford Siding, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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