Trip from Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

184.4 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

Downtown Uniontown, PA, PA

Uniontown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Uniontown to Erie covers a distance of 184.4 miles across Pennsylvania, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on a full day of travel to accommodate the winding nature of the roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it is an affordable trip that fits comfortably into a single day. Since both Uniontown and Erie are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer local roads over monotonous highways and want to focus on the experience of the drive itself.

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

92.2 miles from Uniontown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that relies on Lincoln Street, Connellsville Street, and Connellsville Road to get you to your destination. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively zero miles on Lincoln Street, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. The road demands your full attention, making it a technical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape, defined by its persistent curves and winding path through the state.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Street 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 Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Street Unavailable Refreshing
Connellsville Street Unavailable Refreshing
Connellsville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Amos K Unavailable Refreshing
I 70 Unavailable Refreshing
I 70 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 West Unavailable Refreshing
Pennsylvania Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lincoln Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Evans Street

427 ft · 21 sec · Evans Street
2

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

364 ft · 23 sec · Lincoln Street
3

Turn left onto Connellsville Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Connellsville Street
4

Continue on Connellsville Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road
5

Take the ramp straight

0.4 mi · 55 sec
6

Continue straight

22 mi · 26 min
7

Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
9

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 23 sec
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
11

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 22 sec
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 76 West: Pittsburgh
13

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

46 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
14

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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
15

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie
17

Merge slight left

105 mi · 1 hr 53 min
18

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
19

Turn right onto West 12th Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
20

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the technical nature of this route, try to depart early in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating the turns. While the trip only spans 184.4 miles, the lack of highway segments means your pace will be slower than you might expect on major thoroughfares. You should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and reset, as the constant steering can be more taxing than interstate driving. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind and consider refueling before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the more local sections of the route. Flexibility is your best asset here; since the drive is relatively short, you have the freedom to take your time and adjust your schedule as needed.

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 92.2 miles from Uniontown, PA, or about 1h 31m 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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.2 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

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 Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, PA

This is one driving day of about 184.4 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Uniontown, 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 92.2 mi from Uniontown, PA · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Mina, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

92 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Uniontown, 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

$30.51 one way

$61.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $33.39 $66.78
premium $4.92 $35.73 $71.47
diesel $5.64 $40.97 $81.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.3 0 $19.36 $8.85
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.38
EV Truck/SUV 73.8 0 $25.82 $11.80

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 minutes ago

Origin

Uniontown, PA

Night in Uniontown on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Night in Erie on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

92 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

26 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

3h 2m 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 Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA covers 184.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Street, Connellsville Street, Connellsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.2 miles from Uniontown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.51 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Uniontown, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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