Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
282.5 mi
455 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: Michael Taccetta
The drive from Tunkhannock, PA to Erie, PA covers 282.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Roosevelt Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.44 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
141.2 miles from Tunkhannock, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 282.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reuter Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tunkhannock, PA and Erie, PA.
Start on Bridge Street
Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
Continue on Main Street
Continue on River Street
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on State Street
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Golden Mile Road
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on York Avenue
Continue on Reuter Boulevard
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn right onto US 220 North: Sayre
Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass
Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
Turn left onto State Highway 16
Continue on North Union Street
Take the ramp right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Turn right onto Station Road
Continue on Bayfront Connector
Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Turn right 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.2 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, PA
This is one driving day of about 282.5 miles and 4h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.2 mi from Tunkhannock, PA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 141.2 miles from Tunkhannock, 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
$45.44 one way
$90.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| premium | $4.95 | $55.10 | $110.20 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.66 | $13.56 |
| Efficient EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113 | 1 | $39.55 | $18.08 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Tunkhannock on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Corning, NY
141 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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