Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
201.1 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Erie, PA to Point Marion, PA covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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 $32.35 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
100.5 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 201.1 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 |
| Cranberry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngstown Ohio | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Point Marion, 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 Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville
Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
Turn slight right onto University Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
Turn right onto Big Six Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
Continue on Morgantown Street
Continue on Morgantown Road
Turn left onto Penn Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 100.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Marion, 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 201.1 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from Erie, PA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.5 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Point Marion, 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 Point Marion, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$32.35 one way
$64.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| premium | $4.95 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $47.35 | $94.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Point Marion on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
101 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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