Origin
Erie, PA
Afternoon in Erie on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Morgan, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
400.6 mi
645 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 39m
★
6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 7m
10 AM
7h 55m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Morgan, PA covers 400.6 miles and takes about 7h 48m 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 $66.41 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
200.3 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 48m. Total distance: 400.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 48m drive with frequent turns across 400.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 48m, 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 Morgan, 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 | — | — |
| 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 Morgan, 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
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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
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
32
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
33
Continue on North 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
34
Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 4th Street
35
Continue on Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
36
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
37
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 176 South: Morgantown
39
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
41
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
42
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
43
Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100 South: Downingtown
44
Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Pike
45
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
46
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
PA 3: Newtown Square
47
Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chester Pike
48
Turn right onto South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
49
Continue on Middletown Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Road
50
Turn slight right
171 ft
·
6 sec
51
Continue on North Pennell Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Pennell Road
52
Continue on South Pennell Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pennell Road
53
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
54
Turn left
151 ft
·
11 sec
55
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 200.3 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 54m 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 88 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.3 miles or 3h 54m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan, 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 400.6 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.3 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.3 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgan, PA
The final approach into Morgan, 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 Morgan, 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
$66.41 one way
$132.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $72.74 | $145.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $77.69 | $155.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.45 | $176.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.06 | $19.23 |
| Efficient EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.05 | $16.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.2 | 2 | $56.08 | $25.64 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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
Morgan, PA
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
13 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 48m 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 Morgan, PA covers 400.6 miles and takes about 7h 48m 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 200.3 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 $66.41 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 48m, 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 Morgan, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Morgan, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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