Drive Time
6h 56m
Distance
360.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
The drive from Erie, PA to Nazareth, PA covers 360.1 miles and takes about 6h 56m 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 $57.93 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 56m drive with frequent turns across 360.1 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| PA 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Nazareth, PA.
Start on State Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on Valmont Parkway
Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
Continue on North Broad Street
Continue on West Broad Street
Continue on Berwick Street
Continue on Broad Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
Continue on Hunter Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
Continue on Lehigh Street
Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
Continue on North 1st Street
Continue on North First Street
Continue on Bankway Street
Continue on East Bridge Street
Turn right
Turn left onto West Northampton Street
Continue on Bath Pike
Continue on Easton Road
Turn left onto South Broad Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 180 miles or 3h 28m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nazareth, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Erie, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 360.1 miles and 6h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 180 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Nazareth, 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 Nazareth, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$57.93 one way
$115.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $65.20 | $130.40 |
| premium | $4.95 | $70.23 | $140.47 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $84.78 | $169.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108 | 1 | $37.81 | $17.28 |
| Efficient EV | 90 | 1 | $31.51 | $14.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144 | 1 | $50.41 | $23.05 |
Gas CO2
126 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Nazareth on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Hornell, NY
180 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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