Origin
North Buffalo, PA
Morning in North Buffalo on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Buffalo, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
127.3 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from North Buffalo, PA to Erie, PA covers 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, US 422, West 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.6 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.06 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
63.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 127.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and US 422. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.6 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 19 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 83.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and US 422. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40.7 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road
Turn sharp left onto PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
40.7 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
124.3 mi into trip
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~2h 31m 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
5
124.6 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
126.9 mi into trip
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~2h 36m 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 | 83.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 422 | 33.4 mi | 45m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Old State Highway 28 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Skinall Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 3007 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Glade Run | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 83.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Boarts Road
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boarts Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 128
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Cadogan Slate Lick Road
3
Continue on PA 128
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Main Street
4
Turn left onto PA 128
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Prospect Avenue
5
Turn left onto Skinall Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Skinall Road
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on State Route 3007
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 3007
8
Continue on Glade Run
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glade Run
9
Turn right onto Old State Highway 28
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old State Highway 28
10
Continue on State Route 3017
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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State Route 3017
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
13
Merge onto US 422
33 mi
·
45 min
·
US 422
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 79 North: Erie
15
Merge onto I 79
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
17
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
19
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 63.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.6 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 9m
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 North Buffalo, 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 North Buffalo, PA
This is one driving day of about 127.3 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Buffalo, 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 83.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from North Buffalo, PA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 63.6 miles from North Buffalo, 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 83.6 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
$21.06 one way
$42.13 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Erie on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
64 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
9 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 38m 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 North Buffalo, PA to Erie, PA covers 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, US 422, West 12th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40.7 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Buffalo, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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