Origin
Erie, PA
Evening in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunbar, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.34 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 177 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12th Street | — | — |
| Greengarden Boulevard | — | — |
| West Bayfront Parkway | — | — |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | — | — |
| Cranberry | — | — |
| Youngstown Ohio | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
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 Dunbar, 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
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
47 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 119 South: Connellsville
14
Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
15
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
17
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto University Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive
19
Turn left onto Dunbar Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunbar Road
20
Continue on Woodvale Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodvale Street
21
Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Connellsville Street
22
Continue on Connellsville Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Connellsville Street
23
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 88.5 miles from Erie, PA, or about 1h 41m 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunbar, 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 177 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 88.5 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunbar, PA
The final approach into Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, 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
$29.34 one way
$58.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $34.33 | $68.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Dunbar, PA
Evening in Dunbar on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
10 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
3h 22m 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 Dunbar, PA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 88.5 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 $29.34 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.
The drive from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Dunbar, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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