Origin
Erie, PA
Night in Erie on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Point Marion, PA
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
201.1 mi
324 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Marion, PA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Erie to Point Marion covers 201.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 52 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the northern and southern reaches of Pennsylvania. You will primarily navigate via the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and University Drive. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel is a safe estimate for the journey. Because both the starting point and destination are located within the Northeast, you will remain within a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. This trip is straightforward enough to complete in one go without the need for an overnight stay.
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
100.5 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 25% of your time will be spent on the highway, meaning you will spend the majority of the trip on secondary roads. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 104 miles while traversing the Raymond P. Shafer Highway. The experience shifts significantly from fast-paced highway segments to more technical, winding local driving as you head toward Point Marion. Be prepared for a varied pace that requires frequent gear shifts and careful navigation compared to a standard interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 104 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 201.1 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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
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
8
155.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 75
Toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New...
Towns Along This Route
Between Erie, PA and Point Marion, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Wheeling - 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
Wheeling
155.4 mi in
|
~2h 53m
New Stanton
155.4 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Pa Turnpike 66: Connellsville
155.9 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Greensburg
155.9 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Delmont
155.9 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Morgantown
186.9 mi in
|
~3h 32m
|
via US 119
Fairchance
190.9 mi in
|
~3h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 104 mi | 1h 51m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| University Drive | 13 mi | 15m |
| Morgantown Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Amos K Hutchinson Bypass | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
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 Point Marion, 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
Use the none lane.
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
47 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 75
Toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 119 South: Connellsville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 119
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
15
Continue on US 119
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blackstone Road
17
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto US 119
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Fairchance, Smithfield
21
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Big Six Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
23
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
24
Continue on US 119
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Road
25
Turn left onto US 119
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Penn Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 119
Trip Plan
Planning for a single stop is highly recommended to break up the nearly four-hour drive and keep your energy levels steady. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to ensure you are navigating the more technical segments during daylight hours. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off the main highway stretches where service stations may be less frequent. Given the 201.1-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected traffic. Use the Raymond P. Shafer Highway stretch to settle into a comfortable rhythm before moving onto the more localized portions of your journey.
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 100.5 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 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 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Marion, 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 201.1 miles and 3h 52m.
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 104 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.5 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104 miles.
Arriving in Point Marion, PA
The final approach into Point Marion, 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 Point Marion, 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
$33.28 one way
$66.55 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.68 | $89.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(46.5 mi)
$6.05
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
$33
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Point Marion, PA
Night in Point Marion on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
101 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
26 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 52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Erie, PA to Point Marion, PA covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 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 $33.28 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 201.1 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.
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.
Between Erie, PA and Point Marion, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Wheeling - among others.
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