Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
341.4 mi
549 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA covers 341.4 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.60 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
170.7 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Erie, PA
Full guide →Erie is a city of about 100,000 in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It is Pennsylvania's only lake port on the Great Lakes (Lake Erie).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 341.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 341.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Street Pike 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m 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 Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| South Queen Street | — | — |
| McGovern Avenue | — | — |
| Fruitville Pike | — | — |
| PA 283 West | — | — |
| I 283 North | — | — |
| I 83 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Street Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on South Queen Street
1.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn left onto McGovern Avenue
400 ft
·
14 sec
·
McGovern Avenue
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Continue on Fruitville Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fruitville Pike
8
Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 283 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
32 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 283 North: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 83 North, US 322
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
14
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
5 min
15
Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
52 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
19
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
20
Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
22
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
23
Continue on Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
24
Turn right onto North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
25
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Front Street
26
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
27
Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
28
Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
29
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North: Erie
32
Merge slight right
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
33
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
34
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
35
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
36
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 170.7 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 75 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 52m 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 43m
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 Willow Street, 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 Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 341.4 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Willow Street, 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 170.7 mi from Willow Street, PA · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.7 miles from Willow Street, 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
$56.60 one way
$113.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $61.99 | $123.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $66.21 | $132.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.38 | $150.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.85 | $16.39 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.87 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.80 | $21.85 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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 Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
171 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
15 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 44m 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 Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA covers 341.4 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.7 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.60 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 44m 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 Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Street, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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