Origin
Morgan, PA
Morning in Morgan on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan, PA to Erie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 46m
Distance
390.4 mi
628 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 37m
★
6 AM
7h 46m
8 AM
8h 5m
10 AM
7h 53m
12 PM
7h 51m
3 PM
7h 54m
5 PM
8h 4m
8 PM
7h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan, PA to Erie, PA covers 390.4 miles and takes about 7h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
195.2 miles from Morgan, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 46m. Total distance: 390.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 46m highway drive covering 390.4 miles, with most of the trip on Keystone Shortway and I 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Keystone Shortway and I 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 390.4 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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
8
87.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
7
90.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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
8
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
97.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morgan, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Hershey, State College and Lewistown.
Patp
22.5 mi in
|
~37m
Hershey
87.8 mi in
|
~1h 48m
State College
90.8 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Lewistown
97.2 mi in
|
~2h 2m
|
via US 322
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 102.7 mi | 1h 50m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 64.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 322 | 54.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 22 | 24.5 mi | 32m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Port Matilda Highway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| PA 100 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
3
Turn slight right onto PA 452
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennell Road
4
Continue on PA 452
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Pennell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto PA 352
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Middletown Road
6
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 283
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 283
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
18
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83
19
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 322
Exit 51A
Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
20
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
21
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.
22
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
23
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
26
Continue on US 322
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
28
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
29
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Front Street
30
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
31
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
32
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
34
Merge onto I 80
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
36
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
38
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
40
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
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 195.2 miles from Morgan, PA, or about 4h 6m 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 86 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.2 miles or 4h 6m 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 37m
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 Morgan, 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 Morgan, PA
This is one driving day of about 390.4 miles and 7h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Morgan, 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 195.2 mi from Morgan, PA · 4h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.2 miles from Morgan, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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
$64.72 one way
$129.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $70.89 | $141.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $75.71 | $151.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.20 | $172.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.39
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(64.5 mi)
$8.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.99 | $18.74 |
| Efficient EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.16 | $15.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.2 | 1 | $54.66 | $24.99 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Erie, PA
Morning in Erie on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 12 mph
46% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
195 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 46m 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 Morgan, PA to Erie, PA covers 390.4 miles and takes about 7h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.2 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 390.4 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: at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Morgan, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Hershey, State College and Lewistown.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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