Trip from Erie, PA to Fairview, PA

Drive Time

7h 51m

Distance

423.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Fairview, PA covers 423.8 miles and takes about 7h 51m 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 $68.18 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

211.9 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 51m drive with frequent turns across 423.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 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.

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
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476 South	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.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on State Street

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Turn right onto West 12th Street

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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Continue on Mid-County Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

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Keep slight left to continue on MacDade Boulevard East

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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

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Turn right onto Fairview Road

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Turn right onto Essex Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 211.9 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 55m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 93 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.9 miles or 3h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 423.8 miles and 7h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

212 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, PA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.9 mi from Erie, PA

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.9 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$68.18	$136.35
midgrade	$4.60	$76.73	$153.47
premium	$4.95	$82.66	$165.32
diesel	$5.98	$99.78	$199.55

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 148.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Erie, PA to Fairview, PA covers 423.8 miles and takes about 7h 51m 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 211.9 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 $68.18 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.