Origin
Erie, PA
Night in Erie on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Abbottstown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
342.1 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 22m
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6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbottstown, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 342.1 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Erie to Abbottstown takes approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes of active driving time. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a dedicated one-day trip. You should budget roughly $57 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating through the Northeast, you will depart from the Lake Erie shore and head toward the historic landscape of Abbottstown. While it is manageable in a single day, be prepared for a steady pace that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
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
171.1 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands more engagement than a standard interstate cruise. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating local connectors like West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, and the West Bayfront Parkway. The road's personality is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed straightaways. Because you are avoiding major highways, the drive remains consistent and localized throughout the entire journey. This is a hands-on driving experience where the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating surface streets and local corridors for the duration of your trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Abbottstown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greengarden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bayfront Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cranberry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngstown Ohio | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Abbottstown, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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State Street
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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West 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Greengarden Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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Raymond P Shafer Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
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1 min
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I 76 East: Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
0.5 mi
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1 min
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US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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US 15 South: Gettysburg
13
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
9 min
14
Turn left onto North Baltimore Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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North Baltimore Street
15
Continue on Baltimore Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Baltimore Road
16
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Baltimore Street
17
Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Baltimore Road
18
Continue on Baltimore Pike
9.3 mi
·
16 min
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Baltimore Pike
19
Continue on Harrisburg Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Harrisburg Street
20
Continue on Abbottstown Street
3.6 mi
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6 min
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Abbottstown Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
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5 sec
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the route
22
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 34-minute duration, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for your local navigation. You will find that incorporating at least one planned stop is essential to break up the technical nature of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on local roads. Since you are dealing with a significant number of turns, ensure your navigation system is updated before you head out from Erie. Maintaining a steady, patient pace is the best way to handle the repetitive turns you will encounter along these specific local roadways.
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 171.1 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.1 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbottstown, 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 342.1 miles and 6h 34m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.1 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 171.1 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbottstown, PA
The final approach into Abbottstown, 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 Abbottstown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.72 one way
$113.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $62.12 | $124.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $66.35 | $132.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.53 | $151.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.92 | $16.42 |
| Efficient EV | 85.5 | 0 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.8 | 1 | $47.89 | $21.89 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Abbottstown, PA
Night in Abbottstown on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lakewood, NY
171 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
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 34m 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 Abbottstown, PA covers 342.1 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.1 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 $56.72 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Abbottstown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Abbottstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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