The drive from Erie, PA to Spring Brook, PA covers 348.5 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.3 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.78 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
174.3 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 348.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 348.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 240.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,706 ft545 ft
Total Climb
2,604 ft
Total Descent
1,716 ft
Highest Point
1,706 ft
~199.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,161 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 348.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|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|Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~6m in|West Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Navigation decision point
8
339 mi into trip|~6h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 North: Scranton
6
340 mi into trip|~6h 17m in|PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue
Turn left onto PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
240.3 mi
4h 19m
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi
1h 11m
I 81
27.7 mi
34m
State Route 502
5.5 mi
8m
West 12th Street
2 mi
4m
Springbrook Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Glendale Road
1.1 mi
1m
Birney Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 240.3 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Spring Brook, 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
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
7
Merge onto I 80
240 mi·4 hr 19 min·Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
9
Merge onto I 81
28 mi·34 min·I 81
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward US 11: Moosic
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 11 North: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 11
0.1 mi·19 sec·Birney Avenue
13
Continue on US 11
0.8 mi·2 min·Birney Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 502
1.9 mi·3 min·Springbrook Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on PA 502
1.1 mi·1 min·Glendale Road
16
Continue on PA 502
5.5 mi·8 min·State Route 502
17
Arrive at destination
PA 502
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 174.3 miles from Erie, PA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.3 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 77 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.3 miles or 3h 11m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Brook, 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 348.5 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 240.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.3 mi from Erie, PA
· 3h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 174.3 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.3 miles.
Arriving in Spring Brook, PA
The final approach into Spring Brook, 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 Spring Brook, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.78 one way
$115.55 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$63.28
$126.56
premium
$4.93
$67.59
$135.17
diesel
$5.61
$76.94
$153.89
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: 121.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.6
1
$36.59
$16.73
Efficient EV
87.1
0
$30.49
$13.94
EV Truck/SUV
139.4
1
$48.79
$22.30
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Erie, PA
Morning
in Erie on Saturday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph83% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Spring Brook, PA
Morning
in Spring Brook on Saturday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
23 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 30m 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 Spring Brook, PA covers 348.5 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174.3 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 $57.78 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 348.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Erie, PA to Spring Brook, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 545 ft to 1,706 ft elevation with about 2,604 ft of total climbing.
