Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

13.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Lake Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Lake Road	—	—
Franklin Avenue	—	—
East 12th Street	—	—
Greengarden Boulevard	—	—
West Bayfront Parkway	—	—
Raymond P Shafer Highway	—	—
US 6N	—	—
Route 6N	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Lake Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Edinboro, PA.

1

Start on Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

2

Turn left onto East Lake Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

3

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

4

Turn right onto East 12th Street

4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street

5

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

6

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

7

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

17 mi · 18 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Edinboro, Albion

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 6N: Edinboro, Albion

9

Keep slight left

102 ft · 3 sec

10

Turn left onto Route 6N

1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

11

Continue on West Plum Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Plum Street

12

Turn right onto Erie Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Erie Street

13

Turn left onto Waterford Street

125 ft · 3 sec · Waterford Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 13.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 17m 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 26.9 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.5 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lawrence Park, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 26.9 miles and 35m.

At 26.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.5 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Cambridge Springs, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Erie, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edinboro, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edinboro, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.88	$9.77
premium	$4.93	$5.22	$10.43
diesel	$5.61	$5.94	$11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.1	$2.82	$1.29
Efficient EV	6.7	$2.35	$1.08
EV Truck/SUV	10.8	$3.77	$1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence Park, PA

Night in Lawrence Park on Wednesday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edinboro, PA

Night in Edinboro on Wednesday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

35m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lawrence Park, PA to Edinboro, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.