Origin
Erie, PA
Afternoon in Erie on Saturday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Dale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
362.9 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, PA
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Dale, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Dale, PA covers 362.9 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.4 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12th Street | — | — |
| Greengarden Boulevard | — | — |
| West Bayfront Parkway | — | — |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 54 | — | — |
| Continental Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Dale, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Clarion
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
204 mi
·
3 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
10
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
11
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
12
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
14
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
15
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
16
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
17
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
18
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
19
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
20
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
21
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
22
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
23
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
24
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
25
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
26
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
28
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
29
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
30
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
31
Continue on Pottsville Pike
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pottsville Pike
32
Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
33
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
34
Continue on Blandon Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Blandon Road
35
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
36
Continue on Blandon Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Blandon Road
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blandon Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Blandon Road
38
Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
348 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
39
Continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Philadelphia Avenue
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Philadelphia Avenue
41
Exit the roundabout onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Philadelphia Avenue
42
Turn left onto Oysterdale Road
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Oysterdale Road
43
At the end of the road, turn right onto Baldy Hill Road
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Baldy Hill Road
44
Turn left onto Forgedale Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Forgedale Road
45
Turn left onto Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dale Road
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.4 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 31m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.4 miles or 3h 31m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dale, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 362.9 miles and 7h 3m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 181.4 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.16 one way
$120.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $65.89 | $131.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $70.38 | $140.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.12 | $160.25 |
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: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.10 | $17.42 |
| Efficient EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.81 | $23.23 |
Gas CO2
127 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.
Destination
Dale, PA
Afternoon in Dale on Saturday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
181 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
14 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
7h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
362.9 mi in 7h 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 12th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, 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 Dale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Erie, PA
Full guide →Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 362.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dale, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Dale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dale, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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