Origin
Tinicum, PA
Afternoon in Tinicum on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
6h 40m
Distance
406.2 mi
654 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
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6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinicum, PA
Little Flower
Trip Overview
The drive from Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA covers 406.2 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Dark Hollow Road, Dark Hollow Road, Old Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.21 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
203.1 miles from Tinicum, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 406.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Dark Hollow Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dark Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dark Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Easton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deep Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quarry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irish Meetinghouse Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elephant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedminster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Dark Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
3
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
4
Continue on Old Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Easton Road
5
Continue on Old Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
6
Continue on Deep Run Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deep Run Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quarry Road
331 ft
·
7 sec
·
Quarry Road
8
Turn slight left onto Deep Run Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Deep Run Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on Irish Meetinghouse Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Irish Meetinghouse Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elephant Road
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
Elephant Road
11
Turn sharp left onto Bedminster Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedminster Road
12
Turn right onto Doylestown Pike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Pike
13
Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dublin Pike
14
Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
15
Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Pike
16
Continue on East Broad Street
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Broad Street
17
Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
18
Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 476 North: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
22
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
24
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi
·
4 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North: Erie
26
Merge slight right
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
28
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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West 12th Street
29
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.1 miles from Tinicum, PA, or about 3h 20m 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 89 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.1 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 40m
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 Tinicum, 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 Tinicum, PA
This is one driving day of about 406.2 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Tinicum, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 203.1 mi from Tinicum, PA · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.1 miles from Tinicum, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$67.21 one way
$134.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $73.55 | $147.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $78.71 | $157.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.24 | $180.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.9 | 1 | $42.65 | $19.50 |
| Efficient EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.54 | $16.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.5 | 2 | $56.87 | $26.00 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 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
Afternoon in Erie on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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
6h 40m 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 Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA covers 406.2 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Dark Hollow Road, Dark Hollow Road, Old Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 203.1 miles from Tinicum, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.21 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tinicum, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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