Trip from Erie, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

69.6 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

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 Reynolds Heights, PA covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, Perry Highway, District Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.54 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.

Midpoint

34.8 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 69.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 14 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 42.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 10 key points

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

6

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.

6

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

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

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

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

5

45.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward PA 285: Geneva, Cochranton

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

Toward PA 285: Geneva, Cochranton

5

45.7 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 19 / Perry Highway

Turn sharp left onto US 19 / Perry Highway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Erie, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Cochranton along the way.

Cochranton

45.3 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway	42.5 mi	45m
Perry Highway	13.5 mi	19m
District Road	6.1 mi	10m
Kidds Mills Road	2.1 mi	5m
West 12th Street	2 mi	4m
Mercer Road	1.1 mi	1m
Crestview Drive	0.7 mi	1m
Reynolds Industrial Park Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Raymond P Shafer Highway — 42.5 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Reynolds Heights, 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

43 mi · 45 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 285: Geneva, Cochranton

7

Turn left onto PA 285

0.1 mi · 27 sec · PA 285

8

Turn sharp left onto US 19

13 mi · 19 min · Perry Highway

9

Turn right onto District Road

6.1 mi · 10 min · District Road

10

Turn right onto PA 58

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mercer Road

11

Turn left onto Kidds Mills Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Kidds Mills Road

12

Continue on Reynolds Industrial Park Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Industrial Park Road

13

Turn left onto Crestview Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crestview Drive

14

Arrive at destination

East Crestview Drive

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 34.8 miles from Erie, PA, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.8 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reynolds Heights, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Erie, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 42.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.8 mi from Erie, PA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meadville, PA

35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meadville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Reynolds Heights, PA

The final approach into Reynolds Heights, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.54 one way

$23.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.64	$25.28
premium	$4.93	$13.50	$27.00
diesel	$5.61	$15.37	$30.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.9	$7.31	$3.34
Efficient EV	17.4	$6.09	$2.78
EV Truck/SUV	27.8	$9.74	$4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Erie, PA

Afternoon in Erie on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Reynolds Heights, PA

Afternoon in Reynolds Heights on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Meadville, PA

35 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

12 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

1h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Reynolds Heights, PA covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, Perry Highway, District Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $11.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

On the drive from Erie, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Cochranton along the way.

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