Origin
Pleasant Hills, PA
Evening in Pleasant Hills on Monday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
136.4 mi
220 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 5m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Constitution Drive, Old Clairton Road, Clairton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.57 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
68.2 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 136.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Constitution Drive 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Clairton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clairton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Tunnels | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 579 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Constitution Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Caryl Drive
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
Caryl Drive
2
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Constitution Drive
3
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Clairton Road
4
Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clairton Boulevard
5
Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
6
Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Continue straight
361 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
10
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
11
Take the exit straight toward I 579 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 579 North
12
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
13
Continue on Veterans Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
14
Continue on Parkway North
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
15
Merge slight left
111 mi
·
2 hr
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
17
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
18
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
19
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 68.2 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA, or about 1h 7m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
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 Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Hills, 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 68.2 mi from Pleasant Hills, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
$22.57 one way
$45.14 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.30 | $60.61 |
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: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
Gas CO2
48 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 Monday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
68 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
24 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 14m 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Constitution Drive, Old Clairton Road, Clairton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.57 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pleasant Hills, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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