Trip from Hopewell, PA to Erie, PA

Drive Time

7h 22m

Distance

362.5 mi

583 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 12m ★

6 AM

7h 22m

8 AM

7h 43m

10 AM

7h 30m

12 PM

7h 28m

3 PM

7h 31m

5 PM

7h 42m

8 PM

7h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hopewell to Erie spans a total of 362.5 miles, a journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Because this trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania’s Northeast region, you will find a consistent atmosphere as you navigate across the state. While it is technically possible to finish the drive in a single day, be prepared for a substantial time commitment behind the wheel. Budgeting approximately $60 for fuel should cover your primary travel costs for the trek. Since the route utilizes a mix of I-79, US 322, and the Keystone Shortway, it serves as a straightforward, functional transit across the state rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.

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

181.3 miles from Hopewell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more varied road types. You will spend about 55% of your travel time on highways, providing a blend of rapid interstate cruising and slower, more technical sections. The most significant portion of the drive is the 102.7-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you transition between the Keystone Shortway, I-79, and US 322, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect a functional, utilitarian experience that prioritizes steady progress over scenic winding lanes.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 44 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 102.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in near PA 283.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 362.5 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 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

31.6 mi into trip | ~52m in | PA 283

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 283

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322

62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...

69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...

121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 22; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...

Towns Along This Route

Between Hopewell, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.

State College

62.8 mi in | ~1h 30m

Lewistown

69.2 mi in | ~1h 38m | via US 322

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	102.7 mi	1h 50m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
US 322	54.4 mi	1h 7m
PA 283	28.6 mi	33m
US 22	24.5 mi	32m
Mount Nittany Expressway	17.5 mi	21m
Port Matilda Highway	10.1 mi	14m
Kirkwood Pike	8.9 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Erie, PA.

Start on this road

105 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Roneys Corner Road

Turn left onto PA 472

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

Continue on PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street

Turn left onto PA 372

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Turn right onto US 222

0.6 mi · 49 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on US 222

6.9 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Pike

Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

Continue on Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

Continue on Pitney Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitney Road

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Hempstead Road

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

396 ft · 7 sec · Greenfield Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 30 West

Merge onto US 30

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 30

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283

29 mi · 33 min · PA 283

Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 283

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 283

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 283

Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College Use the none lane.

Continue on I 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 322

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 322

Exit 51A Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322

Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

52 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 322

Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

24 mi · 32 min · US 22; US 322

Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College Use the none lane.

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

18 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

Exit 62 Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg

Continue on US 322

10 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 322; PA 53

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Centre Street

Continue on US 322; PA 53

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Front Street

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

Continue on US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

Turn right onto PA 970

1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 80

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

To manage your 7-hour and 22-minute drive effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are covering 362.5 miles in one day, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and heavy traffic. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 102.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as service availability can vary compared to the more populated interstate sections. Because this is a long, single-day endeavor, remain flexible with your schedule to allow for unexpected delays. Having your $60 fuel budget ready in advance will help keep your logistical planning simple and stress-free.

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 181.3 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 4h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.3 miles or 4h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hopewell, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hopewell, PA

This is one driving day of about 362.5 miles and 7h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopewell, 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 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.3 mi from Hopewell, PA · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

181 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.3 miles from Hopewell, 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 102.7 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

$59.98 one way

$119.97 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$65.64	$131.27
premium	$4.92	$70.25	$140.49
diesel	$5.64	$80.53	$161.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.8	1	$38.06	$17.40
Efficient EV	90.6	1	$31.72	$14.50
EV Truck/SUV	145	1	$50.75	$23.20

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hopewell, PA

Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Afternoon in Erie on Sunday

Local time

4:45 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

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

7h 22m 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 Hopewell, PA to Erie, PA covers 362.5 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, US 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.3 miles from Hopewell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.98 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.

Between Hopewell, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.

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Trip from Hopewell, PA to Erie, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Erie, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hopewell, PA

Erie, PA

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 22m on the road

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