Trip from Quincy, PA to Erie, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

294.7 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 15m

10 AM

5h 58m

12 PM

5h 56m

3 PM

5h 59m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Quincy, PA

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Trip Overview

This 294.7-mile drive from Quincy, PA, to Erie, PA, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-79, with 81% of the journey on highways, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, it's an economically feasible excursion for a single day. The route covers ground within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward transit between two points in Pennsylvania. This highway-focused profile means you can cover a lot of distance efficiently, perfect for those looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss.

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

147.4 miles from Quincy, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 81% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-79. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 132.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a significant period of consistent travel. While the bulk of the journey is on high-speed roads, the inclusion of Lincoln Highway suggests potential shifts in scenery and speed as you progress. This blend means you'll experience periods of efficient, uninterrupted driving punctuated by moments on roads that might feel a bit more connected to the landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 132.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 294.7 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 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

185.4 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

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 28 Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...

186 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 79 North: Erie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 79 North: Erie

291.7 mi into trip | ~5h 41m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Quincy, PA and Erie, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.

Pittsburgh

185.4 mi in | ~3h 46m

Warrendale

185.4 mi in | ~3h 46m

Cranberry

185.4 mi in | ~3h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	132.8 mi	2h 24m
I 79	105.2 mi	1h 53m
Lincoln Highway	20.8 mi	29m
Lincoln Way West	17.2 mi	25m
Wayne Road	4.8 mi	8m
West 12th Street	2.3 mi	4m
Wayne Highway	1.9 mi	3m
Manheim Road	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 132.8 mi, about 2h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, PA and Erie, PA.

Start on Shoestring Hill Road

80 ft · 5 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

Turn right onto PA 997

1.3 mi · 1 min · Anthony Highway

Turn left onto Manheim Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 316

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

Continue on PA 316

4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

Continue on PA 316

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue

Continue on PA 316

0.2 mi · 40 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn left onto East South Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East South Street

Turn right onto South Water Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Water Street

Turn left onto West Washington Street

331 ft · 15 sec · West Washington Street

Turn right onto Cedar Street

347 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street

At end of road, turn slight left onto US 30

13 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Way West

Continue on US 30

4.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way West

Continue on US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 70

Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

133 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 28 Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 79

105 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour, 48-minute duration, starting your day early from Quincy is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. While it's feasible as a single-day trip, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 130 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on this segment. With a fuel cost estimate of $49, keeping an eye on your gas gauge will be straightforward. This route, being heavily highway-oriented, offers flexibility; you can adjust your stops as needed without significant time penalties.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 147.4 miles from Quincy, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 65 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 147.4 miles or 3h 4m 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 47m

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 Quincy, 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 Quincy, PA

This is one driving day of about 294.7 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Quincy, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 132.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 147.4 mi from Quincy, PA · 3h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White, PA

147 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

Hancock, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murrysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.4 miles from Quincy, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 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

$48.86 one way

$97.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.51	$107.02
premium	$4.93	$57.15	$114.31
diesel	$5.61	$65.07	$130.13

Estimated Tolls: $17.26

Pennsylvania Turnpike (132.8 mi) $17.26

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

$49

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.4	1	$30.94	$14.15
Efficient EV	73.7	0	$25.79	$11.79
EV Truck/SUV	117.9	1	$41.26	$18.86

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Quincy, PA

Night in Quincy on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Night in Erie on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Quincy, PA to Erie, PA covers 294.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 79, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Quincy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.