Origin
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Rockland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
84.4 mi
136 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
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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Rockland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Rockland, PA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Raymond P Shafer Highway, US 322, US Highway 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.99 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.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m 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 2h 4m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 84.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raymond P Shafer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles (US 322 / Park Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
41.1 mi into trip
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~50m in
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US 322 / Park Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Park Avenue toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 322 / Linden Street
Turn right onto US 322 / Linden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 36.3 mi | 39m |
| US 322 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 322 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Meadville Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Cochranton Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Rockland Cranberry Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Cranberry Rockland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Twenty-Eighth Division Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 36.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Rockland, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on I 79
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
7
Merge onto US 6; US 19; US 322
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Conneaut Lake Road
8
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Conneaut Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smock Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Park Avenue
Toward US 322 East: Park Avenue, Linden Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 322
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Linden Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on US 322
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Cochranton Road
14
Continue on US 322
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Meadville Road
15
Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
16
Continue on US 322
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 322
17
Continue on US 322
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Street
18
Turn right onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Meadville Pike
19
Continue on US 322
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
13th Street
20
Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
8th Street
22
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakes To the Sea Highway
23
Continue on US 322
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 322
24
Continue on US 322
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
25
Turn right onto Cranberry Rockland Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cranberry Rockland Road
26
Continue on Rockland Cranberry Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockland Cranberry Road
27
Continue on Pittsville Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pittsville Road
28
Turn right onto Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockland Station Road
29
Arrive at destination
Rockland Station Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.2 miles from Erie, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.
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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockland, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Erie, PA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rockland, PA
The final approach into Rockland, 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 Rockland, 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
$13.99 one way
$27.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Rockland, PA
Morning in Rockland on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
15 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
2h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Rockland, PA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, US 322, US Highway 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 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 $13.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles (US 322 / Park Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Erie, PA to Rockland, 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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