Origin
West York, PA
Morning in West York on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West York, PA to Erie, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
322.6 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West York, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West York, PA to Erie, PA covers 322.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Princess Street, South Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.48 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
161.3 miles from West York, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 322.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Princess 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West York, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Princess Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Richland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carlisle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loucks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arsenal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Princess Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West York, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on Overbrook Avenue
240 ft
·
16 sec
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Overbrook Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Princess Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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West Princess Street
3
Turn left onto South Richland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Richland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
489 ft
·
18 sec
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Linden Avenue
5
Turn left onto Carlisle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Carlisle Avenue
6
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
7
Turn right onto Loucks Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Loucks Road
8
Continue on Arsenal Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Arsenal Road
9
Turn sharp left onto North George Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North George Street
10
Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 83: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Capitol, 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Capitol, 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto Paxton Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Paxton Street
14
Turn left onto South Cameron Street
55 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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South Cameron Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24 mi
·
32 min
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US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
16
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
17
Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
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Mount Nittany Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
19
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
20
Continue on Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
21
Turn right onto North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
22
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Front Street
23
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
24
Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
25
Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Shawville Highway
26
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 79 North: Erie
29
Merge slight right
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
30
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
31
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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West 12th Street
32
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 161.3 miles from West York, PA, or about 2h 44m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.3 miles or 2h 44m 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 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 West York, 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 West York, PA
This is one driving day of about 322.6 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West York, 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 161.3 mi from West York, PA · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.3 miles from West York, 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
$53.48 one way
$106.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.58 | $117.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.56 | $125.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.23 | $142.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.87 | $15.48 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.23 | $12.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129 | 1 | $45.16 | $20.65 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Morning in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
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
4 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
5h 28m 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 West York, PA to Erie, PA covers 322.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Princess Street, South Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.3 miles from West York, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.48 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West York, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West York, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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