Origin
Honey Brook, PA
Afternoon in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honey Brook, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
369 mi
594 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Brook, PA
Ekaterina Belinskaya
Trip Overview
Spanning 369 miles from Honey Brook to Erie, this cross-state journey takes approximately 7 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget roughly $61 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania points. While the trek is manageable in one go, the mix of local roads and major highways requires your full attention. Evaluate your stamina before heading out, as the seven-hour duration makes for a long day behind the wheel.
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
184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience as you transition from technical, turn-heavy local roads to the more predictable flow of the Keystone Shortway. Only about 25% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating regional corridors like the Pottsville Pike. You will face a significant 204-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The drive demands constant engagement, shifting from the winding character of local transit to the high-speed transit of I-79 as you approach Erie.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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 204 miles.
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 4.9 miles in near Morgantown Expressway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 369 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 4.9 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Morgantown Expressway
Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway toward I 176 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 176 North
8
15.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
18.5 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
6
18.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
366 mi into trip
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~6h 56m in
Take the exit toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 204 mi | 3h 39m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South Market Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 204 mi, about 3h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Brook, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Maple Street
109 ft
·
9 sec
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Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Horseshoe Pike
3
Turn right onto PA 10
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Conestoga Avenue
4
Continue on PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
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Twin County Road
5
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Morgantown Expressway
Toward I 176 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 176
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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Morgantown Expressway
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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North 5th Street
15
Turn slight left onto PA 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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South 4th Street
22
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
25
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Pottsville Boulevard
26
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
27
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Mauch Chunk Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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South Centre Street
29
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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West Market Street
30
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
32
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Sunbury Road
33
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
34
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
35
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi
·
13 min
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Locust Gap Highway
36
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
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South Market Street
37
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
41
Merge onto I 80
204 mi
·
3 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
42
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
43
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
45
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
47
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive efficient, plan for at least two intentional stops to break up the 369-mile trek. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially given the technical nature of the non-highway segments. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, keep an eye on your fuel levels before entering the longer stretches of the Keystone Shortway. If you find the turn-heavy sections draining, use your two allotted stops to reset rather than rushing through the winding portions. Prioritizing these breaks will ensure you arrive in Erie feeling refreshed rather than worn out by the varied road conditions.
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 184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204 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 81 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.5 miles or 3h 40m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Honey Brook, 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 Honey Brook, PA
This is one driving day of about 369 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Honey Brook, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 204 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.5 mi from Honey Brook, PA · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204 miles.
Arriving in Erie, PA
The final approach into Erie, 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 Erie, 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
$61.06 one way
$122.12 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $66.81 | $133.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.50 | $143.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.98 | $163.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.7 | 1 | $38.75 | $17.71 |
| Efficient EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.29 | $14.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.6 | 1 | $51.66 | $23.62 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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
Erie, PA
Afternoon in Erie on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
13 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
7h 3m 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 Honey Brook, PA to Erie, PA covers 369 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.5 miles from Honey Brook, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.06 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 369 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 4.9 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Honey Brook, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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