Origin
Erie, PA
Late night in Erie on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, PA to Rye, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
329.6 mi
531 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 0m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, PA to Rye, PA covers 329.6 miles and takes about 6h 36m 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 $54.64 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
164.8 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m 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 6h 36m. Total distance: 329.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 329.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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
3/10
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 6h 36m, 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 Rye, 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 | — | — |
| US 322 | — | — |
| Shawville Highway | — | — |
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 Rye, 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
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
10
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
11
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
13
Continue on North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Centre Street
14
Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
15
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
16
Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Flat Rock Road
17
Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Rock Road
18
Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
28th Division Highway
19
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
21
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
22
Continue on General Potter Highway
79 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
General Potter Highway
23
Turn left onto Paxton Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Paxton Street
24
Turn right onto South 13th Street
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 13th Street
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 83 South: York
26
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
26 mi
·
32 min
·
I 83 South: York, Baltimore
28
Take the exit slight right toward PA 74 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
PA 74 South
29
Turn straight onto South Queen Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Queen Street
30
Turn slight right onto Ironstone Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ironstone Hill Road
31
Turn slight left onto Ferree Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferree Hill Road
32
Turn slight right onto Honey Valley Road
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Honey Valley Road
33
Continue on Hess Farm Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Farm Road
34
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.8 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 18m 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 73 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.8 miles or 3h 18m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rye, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 329.6 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.8 mi from Erie, PA · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.8 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rye, PA
The final approach into Rye, 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 Rye, 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
$54.64 one way
$109.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $59.85 | $119.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $63.92 | $127.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.77 | $145.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
| Efficient EV | 82.4 | 0 | $28.84 | $13.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.14 | $21.09 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Rye, PA
Late night in Rye on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Clearfield, PA
165 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
12 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
6h 36m 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 Rye, PA covers 329.6 miles and takes about 6h 36m 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 164.8 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 $54.64 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 36m, 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 Rye, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Erie, PA to Rye, 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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