Trip from Erie, PA to Hilltown, PA

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

299.9 mi

483 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 44m ★

6 AM

5h 57m

8 AM

6h 23m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 22m

8 PM

5h 49m

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

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Hilltown, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Erie to Hilltown covers 299.9 miles across Pennsylvania, making for a manageable journey that typically takes 5 hours and 56 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and the Lincoln Highway. Because the total duration is just under six hours, this trek is well-suited for a single day of driving if you start early. Budget approximately $50 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you transition across the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, this route offers a straightforward path that avoids the need for an overnight stay.

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

149.9 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that blends high-speed transit with more traditional road travel. With a 45% highway share, you will spend a significant portion of the trip on larger thoroughfares, including a 133.2-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This represents your longest uninterrupted segment, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition between the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and the Lincoln Highway, the character of the road shifts from fast-paced interstate driving to a more varied pace. Navigating these different road types keeps the drive engaging, ensuring you aren't stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire six-hour duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 133.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 299.9 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 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

106.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

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 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

107.3 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

108.1 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 77 Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

108.5 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

244 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Erie, PA and Hilltown, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Baltimore - among others.

Cranberry

106.7 mi in | ~1h 58m

Pennsylvania Turnpike

106.7 mi in | ~1h 58m

Youngstown Ohio

107.3 mi in | ~1h 59m

Harrisburg

107.3 mi in | ~1h 59m

Patp: Youngstown Ohio

108.1 mi in | ~2h 1m

Baltimore

242.1 mi in | ~4h 28m | via I 70

Washington

242.1 mi in | ~4h 28m | via I 70

Gettysburg

244 mi in | ~4h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	133.2 mi	2h 25m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	104 mi	1h 51m
Lincoln Highway	20.7 mi	29m
Lincoln Way West	17.2 mi	25m
Lincoln Way East	10.1 mi	16m
Chambersburg Road	6.1 mi	8m
West 12th Street	2 mi	4m
I 70	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 133.2 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 77 Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

133 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto I 70

1.9 mi · 3 min · I 70

Toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

17 mi · 25 min · Lincoln Way West

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Queen Street

Merge onto US 30

10 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Way East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 30

6.1 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

184 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto High Street

361 ft · 13 sec · High Street

Turn right onto Hilltown Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

Arrive at destination

Hilltown Road

Trip Plan

To keep your trip efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the nearly six-hour duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid potential traffic fluctuations along these major Pennsylvania arteries. Since the route is roughly 300 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel throughout the day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you traverse the 133.2-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as this will be your longest period without a detour. By anticipating your needs before hitting the longer highway segments, you can ensure a smooth arrival in Hilltown without any unnecessary stress.

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 149.9 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.2 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 149.9 miles or 2h 48m 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 35m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 299.9 miles and 5h 56m.

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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 133.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.9 mi from Erie, PA · 2h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

150 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.

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.9 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.2 miles.

Arriving in Hilltown, PA

The final approach into Hilltown, 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 Hilltown, 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

$49.63 one way

$99.25 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$54.30	$108.60
premium	$4.92	$58.11	$116.23
diesel	$5.64	$66.63	$133.25

Estimated Tolls: $17.32

Pennsylvania Turnpike (133.2 mi) $17.32

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

$50

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90	1	$31.49	$14.40
Efficient EV	75	0	$26.24	$12.00
EV Truck/SUV	120	1	$41.99	$19.19

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hilltown, PA

Night in Hilltown on Sunday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Lakewood, NY

150 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

13 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 56m 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 Hilltown, PA covers 299.9 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.9 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 $49.63 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.

Between Erie, PA and Hilltown, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Baltimore - among others.

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Trip from Erie, PA to Hilltown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Hilltown, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Erie, PA

Hilltown, PA

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 56m on the road

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