Trip from Erie, PA to Quincy, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 50m

Distance

294.8 mi

474 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 37m ★

6 AM

5h 51m

8 AM

6h 17m

10 AM

6h 0m

12 PM

5h 57m

3 PM

6h 1m

5 PM

6h 15m

8 PM

5h 43m

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

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Quincy, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 294.8-mile journey from Erie, PA, to Quincy, PA, will take approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. This trip is best suited for a single day, though you can certainly break it up if you prefer. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Raymond P Shafer Highway, and Lincoln Highway, with a significant 46% portion on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $49 for this drive. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.

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

147.4 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with about 46% of the route on highways. You'll encounter one long stretch of 133.2 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance for steady progress. The remaining portion of the journey will likely involve navigating other main roads like the Raymond P Shafer Highway and Lincoln Highway, which could present a more varied driving pace. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from faster highway sections to potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination.

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

There are about 28 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,159 ft 653 ft

Total Climb

2,365 ft

Total Descent

2,306 ft

Highest Point

2,159 ft

~189.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,507 ft

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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 294.8 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 18 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

242.1 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

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

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

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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Erie, PA and Quincy, 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
Wayne Road	4.8 mi	8m
West 12th Street	2 mi	4m
I 70	1.9 mi	3m
Wayne Highway	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 Quincy, 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

Merge onto I 76; PATP

133 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto Cedar Street

159 ft · 5 sec · Cedar Street

Continue on Cedar Street

275 ft · 14 sec · Cedar Street

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Washington Street

Turn right onto US 11

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 11

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Garfield Street

Turn right onto PA 316

250 ft · 6 sec · South 2nd Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto PA 316

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue

Continue on PA 316

4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

Continue on PA 316

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

Turn left onto Manheim Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

Turn right onto PA 997

1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway

Turn left onto Shoestring Hill Road

80 ft · 3 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

Arrive at destination

Shoestring Hill Road

Trip Plan

For this 5 hour and 50 minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of control over your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches like the 133.2-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $49 is a helpful budgeting tool. Given the drive's length, consider a mid-morning departure to avoid peak traffic and arrive with ample time.

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 147.4 miles from Erie, PA, or about 2h 45m 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.4 miles or 2h 45m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, 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 294.8 miles and 5h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 147.4 mi from Erie, PA · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White, PA

147 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murrysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.4 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 Quincy, PA

The final approach into Quincy, 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 Quincy, 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

$48.87 one way

$97.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.53	$107.06
premium	$4.93	$57.17	$114.35
diesel	$5.61	$65.09	$130.18

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

$49

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.4	1	$30.95	$14.15
Efficient EV	73.7	0	$25.79	$11.79
EV Truck/SUV	117.9	1	$41.27	$18.87

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Late night in Erie on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, PA

Late night in Quincy on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

11 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

5h 50m 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 Quincy, PA covers 294.8 miles and takes about 5h 50m 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 147.4 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 $48.87 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 Quincy, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg, Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Baltimore - among others.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 653 ft to 2,159 ft elevation with about 2,365 ft of total climbing.