Origin
Wind Gap, PA
Evening in Wind Gap on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
364.4 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wind Gap, PA
Sarah Craenhals
Trip Overview
The drive from Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA covers 364.4 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 Route 115, PA 33 North, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.30 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
182.2 miles from Wind Gap, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 364.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 115 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 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 Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 115 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 33 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 5 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 115
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Gap, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on East Center Street
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway (Old Route 115)
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway (Old Route 115)
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
10 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
282 mi
·
5 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North: Erie
9
Merge slight right
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
10
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
11
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
12
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
13
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 182.2 miles from Wind Gap, 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.2 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 47m
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 Wind Gap, 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 Wind Gap, PA
This is one driving day of about 364.4 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wind Gap, 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 182.2 mi from Wind Gap, PA · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182.2 miles from Wind Gap, 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
$60.30 one way
$120.60 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $65.98 | $131.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.61 | $141.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.96 | $161.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.26 | $17.49 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.8 | 1 | $51.02 | $23.32 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Evening in Erie on Sunday
Local time
8:29 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
30 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 Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA covers 364.4 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 Route 115, PA 33 North, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.2 miles from Wind Gap, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.30 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 Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wind Gap, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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