Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
374.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
The drive from Nazareth, PA to Erie, PA covers 374.1 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Bath Pike, East Northampton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.18 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.1 miles from Nazareth, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 374.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bath Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Northampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pheasant Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nazareth, PA and Erie, PA.
Start on South Broad Street
Turn right onto Easton Road
Continue on Bath Pike
Continue on East Northampton Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on West Main Boulevard
Continue on Pheasant Drive
Continue on Lehigh Drive
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Continue on Bankway Street
Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Continue on North 1st Street
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
Continue on Susquehanna Street
Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
Continue on Lehigh Street
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
Continue on East Catawissa Street
Turn right onto Hudson Drive
Continue on Hunter Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
Continue on Broad Street
Continue on Berwick Street
Continue on East Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
Continue on Valmont Parkway
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Turn left onto State Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.1 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nazareth, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nazareth, PA
This is one driving day of about 374.1 miles and 5h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.1 mi from Nazareth, PA · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 187.1 miles from Nazareth, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$60.18 one way
$120.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $67.74 | $135.47 |
| premium | $4.95 | $72.96 | $145.93 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $88.08 | $176.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.28 | $17.96 |
| Efficient EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.6 | 1 | $52.37 | $23.94 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Nazareth on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Hornell, NY
187 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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