Origin
McKeesport, PA
Evening in McKeesport on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, 8th Street, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.07 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.7 miles from McKeesport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 139.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street 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 McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lysle Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerome Street Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Penny Street
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
Penny Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
5
Turn left onto Lysle Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lysle Boulevard
6
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
7
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
8
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
9
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
10
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Buttermilk Hollow Road
12
Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mifflin Road
13
Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 837 North: Carson Street
14
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
7 min
15
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Birmingham Bridge
17
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fifth Avenue
18
Turn right onto Washington Place
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Place
19
Turn slight right onto Bigelow Boulevard
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
20
Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 579: Veterans Bridge
21
Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
22
Continue on Parkway North
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
23
Merge slight left
111 mi
·
2 hr
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
25
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
26
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
27
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 69.7 miles from McKeesport, PA, or about 1h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 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 1h 56m
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 McKeesport, 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 McKeesport, PA
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McKeesport, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from McKeesport, PA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.07 one way
$46.13 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Evening in Erie on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
70 mi in
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
2h 22m 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 McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, 8th Street, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from McKeesport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.07 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 McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McKeesport, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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