Origin
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Oakmont, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 43m
Distance
416.9 mi
671 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 34m
★
6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 50m
12 PM
7h 48m
3 PM
7h 51m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m
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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Oakmont, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Oakmont, PA covers 416.9 miles and takes about 7h 43m 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 $69.12 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
208.5 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
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 43m. Total distance: 416.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 43m drive with frequent turns across 416.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 43m, 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 Oakmont, 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 | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
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 Oakmont, 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
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
9
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
16
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Pike
17
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
18
Turn left onto West Eagle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Eagle Road
19
Turn right onto West Darby Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Darby Road
20
Continue on Darby Road
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
Darby Road
21
Continue on Darby Road
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Darby Road
22
Turn right
148 ft
·
11 sec
23
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 208.5 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 51m 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 92 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 208.5 miles or 3h 51m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakmont, 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 416.9 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 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 208.5 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
208 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 208.5 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakmont, PA
The final approach into Oakmont, 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 Oakmont, 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
$69.12 one way
$138.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $75.70 | $151.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $80.85 | $161.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.05 | $184.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.1 | 1 | $43.77 | $20.01 |
| Efficient EV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.48 | $16.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 166.8 | 2 | $58.37 | $26.68 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Oakmont, PA
Morning in Oakmont on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
208 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 43m 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 Oakmont, PA covers 416.9 miles and takes about 7h 43m 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 208.5 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 $69.12 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 43m, 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 Oakmont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Oakmont, 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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