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Trip from Erie, PA to Level Green, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

142.3 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Level Green, PA covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, Pennsylvania Turnpike, West 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.59 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

71.1 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway 104 mi 1h 51m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 28 mi 30m
West 12th Street 2 mi 4m
Saunders Station Road 1.7 mi 4m
Meadowbrook Road 1 mi 3m
Mosside Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Haymaker Road 0.5 mi <1m
State Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 104 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Level Green, 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

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 77 Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
10

Merge onto I 76; PATP

28 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 57 Toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 22 Business: Monroeville Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto US 22 Business

0.1 mi · 20 sec · William Penn Highway
15

Turn left onto PA 48; Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mosside Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn straight onto Haymaker Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Haymaker Road
17

Turn slight left onto Saunders Station Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Saunders Station Road
18

Continue on Saunders Station Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Saunders Station Road
19

Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Meadowbrook Road
20

Turn right onto Murrysville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Murrysville Road
21

Turn left

41 ft · 3 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104 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 31 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Level Green, 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 142.3 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 104 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in counties Lawrence, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellwood City, PA

71 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

Edinboro, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellwood City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 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 104 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.1

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meadville, Pennsylvania

2.2 mi

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.1

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 132.1

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

Valenza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18147241222

Visit website

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.9

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+14127673500

Visit website

Eat'n Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.1

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+14122423700

Visit website

The Factory Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Saegertown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+18147633517

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.1

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14128269680

Visit website

Camelot Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+17247945005

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 142.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 142.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 132.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 132.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 142.3

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 132.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 132.1

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 106.7 and 137.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
8
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
9
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
8
136.9 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

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 57 Toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
8
137.5 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business: Monroeville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 22 Business: Monroeville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.59 one way

$47.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.84 $51.68
premium $4.93 $27.60 $55.19
diesel $5.61 $31.42 $62.84

Estimated Tolls: $3.64

Pennsylvania Turnpike (28 mi) $3.64

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

$24

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69
EV Truck/SUV 56.9 0 $19.92 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Afternoon in Erie on Saturday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Level Green, PA

Afternoon in Level Green on Saturday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 48m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

142.3 mi in 2h 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104 mi on Raymond P Shafer Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 106.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.3 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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Erie, PA and Level Green, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg and Patp: Youngstown Ohio.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Erie, PA

Full guide →

Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.64 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Level Green, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Level Green, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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