Trip from Erie, PA to Nazareth, PA

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

360.1 mi

579 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 57m

8 AM

7h 20m

10 AM

7h 5m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 6m

5 PM

7h 19m

8 PM

6h 50m

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

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Nazareth, PA

Francesco Ungaro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Erie to Nazareth covers 360.1 miles across Pennsylvania, typically taking about 6 hours and 56 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment as you traverse the state. A budget of approximately $60 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. While it is technically possible to complete this drive in a single day, the nearly seven-hour duration makes it a long haul behind the wheel. We recommend planning for at least one stop to break up the travel time, ensuring you arrive at your destination refreshed rather than exhausted.

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

180 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience as you transition from high-speed transit to more technical driving. You will spend a significant portion of your journey on the Keystone Shortway and the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, which account for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 236.3 miles, offering a steady flow before the route shifts character. With a highway share of only 7 percent, the final leg of your trip turns into a more involved, turn-heavy local drive. Navigating the final segments on PA 248 requires more focus than the earlier interstate portions, so be prepared for a change in pace as you approach Nazareth.

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

There are about 35 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 236.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 360.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points

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

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.

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Greengarden Boulevard

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Bayfront Parkway

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

70 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

306.3 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

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

Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Erie, PA to Nazareth, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.

Nescopeck

306.3 mi in | ~5h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	236.3 mi	4h 14m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
PA 248	19.4 mi	29m
Hudson Drive	5.8 mi	8m
West Broad Street	3.8 mi	4m
State Route 93	3.7 mi	7m
Bath Pike	3.5 mi	6m
Hunter Street	2.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 236.3 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

236 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

Keep slight right at fork

444 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto PA 93

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

Continue on PA 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

Continue on PA 93

1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Broad Street

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

3.8 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street

Continue on PA 93

523 ft · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Lehigh Street

Turn left onto US 209

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Susquehanna Street

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · North First Street

Continue on US 209

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bankway Street

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto PA 248

19 mi · 29 min · PA 248

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Northampton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Northampton Street

Continue on PA 248

3.5 mi · 6 min · Bath Pike

Continue on PA 248

0.7 mi · 1 min · Easton Road

Turn left onto PA 191

0.5 mi · 48 sec · South Broad Street

Arrive at destination

PA 191

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 360.1-mile trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid traffic buildup later in the day. Since the route involves a technical local drive toward the end, plan your single designated stop for the latter half of the trip to reset your focus before tackling the turns on PA 248. Keep your fuel budget of $60 in mind when choosing where to refill, as prices can fluctuate between the highway corridors and local roads. Because this is a long, single-day endeavor, remain flexible with your timeline if weather or road conditions change. Prioritize regular stretches to maintain your alertness during the long 236.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 180 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 180 miles or 3h 17m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nazareth, 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 360.1 miles and 6h 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 Keystone Shortway for about 236.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

180 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 180 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 236.3 miles.

Arriving in Nazareth, PA

The final approach into Nazareth, 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 Nazareth, 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

$59.59 one way

$119.17 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$65.20	$130.40
premium	$4.92	$69.78	$139.56
diesel	$5.64	$80.00	$160.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108	1	$37.81	$17.28
Efficient EV	90	1	$31.51	$14.40
EV Truck/SUV	144	1	$50.41	$23.05

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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

Evening in Erie on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nazareth, PA

Evening in Nazareth on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

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

6h 56m 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 Nazareth, PA covers 360.1 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, PA 248. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 180 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 $59.59 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.