Origin
Midland, PA
Afternoon in Midland on Monday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
120.2 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Midland, PA to Erie, PA covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.89 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
60.1 miles from Midland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 120.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Beaver Valley Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.4 miles on I 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 120.2 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: near the start (PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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US 19 / South Erie Street
Turn left onto US 19 / South Erie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
50.6 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
117.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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
6
119.8 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 61.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 28.3 mi | 31m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Midland Beaver Road | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| Franklin Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on 12th Street
49 ft
·
10 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Midland Avenue
3
Continue on PA 68; PA 168
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Midland Beaver Road
4
Continue on PA 68
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 376
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
8
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mitchell Road
9
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Road
11
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
12
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beechwood Road
13
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
14
Continue on PA 158
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
15
Continue on PA 158
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shenango Street
16
Turn right onto West Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Butler Street
17
Turn left onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Erie Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 62
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Franklin Road
Toward US 62 North: Franklin
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
21
Merge onto I 79
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 79
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
23
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
State Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Midland, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Midland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Midland, PA
This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midland, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Midland, PA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Midland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.89 one way
$39.78 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Meadville, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
New Castle, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hilton Garden Inn Erie - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wegmans - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Erie, PA
Erie, PA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Shell - Mercer
Mercer, PA
FCN
4 DCFC
Comfort Suites - Edinboro
Edinboro, PA
FCN
4 DCFC
Tesla: 5
FCN: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
EV Connect: 1
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Erie on Monday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
60 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
11 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 33m 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 Midland, PA to Erie, PA covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Beaver Valley Expressway, Mercer-New Wilmington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Midland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.89 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 120.2 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: near the start (PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles (US 19; US 62 / Franklin Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midland, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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