Trip from King, PA to Erie, PA

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

210.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from King, PA to Erie, PA covers 210.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William Penn Road, Dunnings Highway, Sproul Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.83 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

105.2 miles from King, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 210.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

William Penn Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Road	0 mi	0m
Dunnings Highway	0 mi	0m
Sproul Mountain Road	0 mi	0m
US 22	0 mi	0m
William Penn Highway	0 mi	0m
Ebensburg	0 mi	0m
Rowena Drive	0 mi	0m
East High Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: William Penn Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Hickory Lane

2

Turn right onto William Penn Road

3

Continue on Dunnings Highway

4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sproul Mountain Road

5

Continue on Sproul Mountain Road

6

Turn left

7

Merge slight left

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

9

Continue straight

10

Continue on William Penn Highway

11

Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

12

Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

13

Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

14

Continue on East High Street

15

Take the exit straight

16

Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

17

Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

18

Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

19

Take the exit slight right

20

Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie

21

Merge slight left

22

Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

23

Turn right onto West 12th Street

24

Turn left onto State Street

25

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from King, PA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.2 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 King, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from King, PA

This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 3h 35m.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

105 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.2 mi from King, PA

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from King, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$33.83	$67.66
midgrade	$4.60	$38.08	$76.16
premium	$4.95	$41.02	$82.03
diesel	$5.98	$49.51	$99.02

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from King, PA to Erie, PA covers 210.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Road, Dunnings Highway, Sproul Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from King, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.