Pennsylvania Route 5
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Pennsylvania Route 5 is a westward continuation of New York State Route 5
in Pennsylvania
. It runs from North East, Pennsylvania
at the New York-Pennsylvania border to near Erie
, a total of 44.8 miles (72.1 km). The highway is called the Purple Heart Highway and mostly called Lake Road. The Seaway Trail
runs along PA 5 for most of its course in Pennsylvania
.
in Springfield Township
1.4 miles (2.3 km) east of the Ohio
state line. The Seaway Trail
, a scenic route runs along PA 5 for its entire routing in Pennsylvania
except in Erie
.
PA 5 begins as Lake Road heading towards the northeast paralleling Lake Erie
through western Erie County
. In the village of North Springfield, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 215
. As PA 5 enters Lake City
, PA 5 is only 2000 feet (609.6 m) south of Lake Erie
. Then, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 18
, a road that crosses the entire state of Pennsylvania
.
In Fairview Township
, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 98
. In Millcreek Township
, PA 5 intersects the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 5 Alternate at a "Y" intersection with Asbury Road. PA 5 ALT continues as Lake Road until it crosses Pennsylvania Route 832
, which is labeled Peninsula Drive, at which point it proceeds as West 8th Street into the Erie city limits. At Frontier Park, PA 5 ALT turns 90 degrees north and wends its way around the park, becoming West 6th Street after crossing over the Bayfront Parkway. PA 5 ALT passes around Gridley Park at Liberty Street and Perry Square
at State Street. Between the two parks is a stretch of prominent homes known as Millionaires Row. PA 5 ALT proceeds east to its terminus at Franklin Avenue, which marks the city limits and the resumption of PA 5.
PA 5 passes Erie International Airport
in Millcreek Township as 12th Street. In Lakewood, PA 5 meets Powell Avenue 4000 feet (1,219.2 m) west of the Erie
city line, PA 5 meets Pennsylvania Route 832
, which is labeled Peninsula Drive.
In the city of Erie, PA 5 interchanges the northern terminus of Interstate 79
at exit 183 and the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 290
. PA 290 begins concurrent with PA 5. PA 5 and PA 290 head towards the east into downtown Erie as 12th Street. As PA 5 goes through Erie, the Seaway Trail
takes many turns around the city. In downtown Erie, PA 290 ends the concurrency with PA 5 when PA 290 heads towards the southeast as Bayfront Parkway. Then, PA 5 makes a 90 degree angle turn towards the north to become Franklin Avenue, then another 90 degree turn towards the east to become Lake Road and meets the eastern terminus of PA 5 Alternate; the Seaway Trail now runs along PA 5 east of here. In Lawrence Park Township
, PA 5 meets the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 955
.
PA 5 continues towards the east paralleling Lake Erie
which can be seen from PA 5. In North East
, PA 5 meets the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 89
. PA 5 along with Seaway Trail
continue towards the northeast as Lake Road. At the New York
state line, PA 5 terminates (ends) and continues along with the Seaway Trail as New York State Route 5
, ending in Albany
.
where its parent route passes near Erie International Airport
. It then passes through a heavily suburbanized and residential two-lane sector, before serving as portions of 8th and 6th Streets in Erie city
. Passing relatively close to the lake, it travels through several picturesque tree-lined streets of large homes, skirting the city center and industrial areas. Near its eastern end, it is four lanes and divided, with a parkway-like setting formed by the tree-lined median. Almost immediately after entering the suburb of Harborcreek Township, the route ends at its parent.
New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5 is a state highway that extends for across the state of New York in the United States. It begins at the Pennsylvania state line in the Chautauqua County town of Ripley and passes through Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, and several other smaller cities and...
in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. It runs from North East, Pennsylvania
North East, Pennsylvania
North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains...
at the New York-Pennsylvania border to near Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
, a total of 44.8 miles (72.1 km). The highway is called the Purple Heart Highway and mostly called Lake Road. The Seaway Trail
Seaway Trail
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, formerly named and commonly known as the Seaway Trail, is a National Scenic Byway in the northeastern United States, mostly contained in New York but with a small segment in Pennsylvania...
runs along PA 5 for most of its course in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
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Route description
PA 5 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 20U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20 is an east–west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies, US 20 is a coast-to-coast route. Spanning , it is the longest road in the United States, and the route sparsely parallels Interstate 90...
in Springfield Township
Springfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Springfield Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,378 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 square miles , of which, 37.7 square miles of it is land and...
1.4 miles (2.3 km) east of the Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
state line. The Seaway Trail
Seaway Trail
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, formerly named and commonly known as the Seaway Trail, is a National Scenic Byway in the northeastern United States, mostly contained in New York but with a small segment in Pennsylvania...
, a scenic route runs along PA 5 for its entire routing in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
except in Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
.
PA 5 begins as Lake Road heading towards the northeast paralleling Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
through western Erie County
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...
. In the village of North Springfield, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 215
Pennsylvania Route 215
Pennsylvania Route 215 is an long state highway located in Erie county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 6N near Albion. The northern terminus is at PA 5 in Springfield Township.-Route description:...
. As PA 5 enters Lake City
Lake City, Pennsylvania
Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,811 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Lake City is located at ....
, PA 5 is only 2000 feet (609.6 m) south of Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
. Then, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 18
Pennsylvania Route 18
Pennsylvania Route 18 is a major north–south highway in Western Pennsylvania whose southern terminus is at the West Virginia state line in Greene County, Pennsylvania near the village of Garrison, while the northern terminus is at PA Route 5 in Lake City, Pennsylvania...
, a road that crosses the entire state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
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In Fairview Township
Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Fairview Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,140 at the 2000 census.-History:Fairview Township was settled in 1797. Fairview is one of the original 16 townships in Erie County...
, PA 5 intersects the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 98
Pennsylvania Route 98
Pennsylvania Route 98 is a state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6/U.S. Route 19/U.S. Route 322 in Vernon Township. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 in the town of Avonia a mile from Lake Erie.PA 98 also intersects...
. In Millcreek Township
Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 53,515 at the 2010 census. It is the largest suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest municipality in the state; larger than the cities of Altoona and Harrisburg.Millcreek Township is home to...
, PA 5 intersects the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 5 Alternate at a "Y" intersection with Asbury Road. PA 5 ALT continues as Lake Road until it crosses Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832 , known locally as Sterrettania Road and Peninsula Drive, is a state highway located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park in Erie. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 98, two miles west of Sterrettania...
, which is labeled Peninsula Drive, at which point it proceeds as West 8th Street into the Erie city limits. At Frontier Park, PA 5 ALT turns 90 degrees north and wends its way around the park, becoming West 6th Street after crossing over the Bayfront Parkway. PA 5 ALT passes around Gridley Park at Liberty Street and Perry Square
Perry Square
Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves...
at State Street. Between the two parks is a stretch of prominent homes known as Millionaires Row. PA 5 ALT proceeds east to its terminus at Franklin Avenue, which marks the city limits and the resumption of PA 5.
PA 5 passes Erie International Airport
Erie International Airport
Erie International Airport / Tom Ridge Field is a public airport serving northwestern Pennsylvania and is located five miles southwest of the central business district of Erie, a city in Erie County. It features commercial service by regional airlines, connecting passengers to hubs in the...
in Millcreek Township as 12th Street. In Lakewood, PA 5 meets Powell Avenue 4000 feet (1,219.2 m) west of the Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
city line, PA 5 meets Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832 , known locally as Sterrettania Road and Peninsula Drive, is a state highway located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park in Erie. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 98, two miles west of Sterrettania...
, which is labeled Peninsula Drive.
In the city of Erie, PA 5 interchanges the northern terminus of Interstate 79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
at exit 183 and the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 290
Pennsylvania Route 290
Pennsylvania Route 290 is a long state highway located in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Interstate 79 and Pennsylvania Route 5 in the neighborhood of Dock Junction...
. PA 290 begins concurrent with PA 5. PA 5 and PA 290 head towards the east into downtown Erie as 12th Street. As PA 5 goes through Erie, the Seaway Trail
Seaway Trail
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, formerly named and commonly known as the Seaway Trail, is a National Scenic Byway in the northeastern United States, mostly contained in New York but with a small segment in Pennsylvania...
takes many turns around the city. In downtown Erie, PA 290 ends the concurrency with PA 5 when PA 290 heads towards the southeast as Bayfront Parkway. Then, PA 5 makes a 90 degree angle turn towards the north to become Franklin Avenue, then another 90 degree turn towards the east to become Lake Road and meets the eastern terminus of PA 5 Alternate; the Seaway Trail now runs along PA 5 east of here. In Lawrence Park Township
Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park Township is the only first class township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2000 Census, at which time it was also a census-designated place. The 2010 census counted a population of 3,982, for a decline of 1.6% during the decade.The township...
, PA 5 meets the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 955
Pennsylvania Route 955
Pennsylvania Route 955 is a long state highway that runs between Pennsylvania Route 5 in Lawrence Park and U.S. Route 20 in Lawrence Park. Route 955 continues to travel away from Route 5 as Iroquois Avenue in a diagonal until it reaches Nagle Road, where it straightens out and runs...
.
PA 5 continues towards the east paralleling Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
which can be seen from PA 5. In North East
North East, Pennsylvania
North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains...
, PA 5 meets the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 89
Pennsylvania Route 89
Pennsylvania Route 89 is a long north–south state highway located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 8 and Pennsylvania Route 27 in Titusville. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 north of North East.-Route description:PA 89...
. PA 5 along with Seaway Trail
Seaway Trail
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, formerly named and commonly known as the Seaway Trail, is a National Scenic Byway in the northeastern United States, mostly contained in New York but with a small segment in Pennsylvania...
continue towards the northeast as Lake Road. At the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state line, PA 5 terminates (ends) and continues along with the Seaway Trail as New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5 is a state highway that extends for across the state of New York in the United States. It begins at the Pennsylvania state line in the Chautauqua County town of Ripley and passes through Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, and several other smaller cities and...
, ending in Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
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Major intersections
PA 5 Alternate
Pennsylvania Route 5 Alternate is a 9 miles (14.5 km) long alternate route in Erie County in Pennsylvania. In 1955, the designations of mainline and alternate Routes 5 were switched. The route begins in suburban Millcreek TownshipMillcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 53,515 at the 2010 census. It is the largest suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest municipality in the state; larger than the cities of Altoona and Harrisburg.Millcreek Township is home to...
where its parent route passes near Erie International Airport
Erie International Airport
Erie International Airport / Tom Ridge Field is a public airport serving northwestern Pennsylvania and is located five miles southwest of the central business district of Erie, a city in Erie County. It features commercial service by regional airlines, connecting passengers to hubs in the...
. It then passes through a heavily suburbanized and residential two-lane sector, before serving as portions of 8th and 6th Streets in Erie city
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. Passing relatively close to the lake, it travels through several picturesque tree-lined streets of large homes, skirting the city center and industrial areas. Near its eastern end, it is four lanes and divided, with a parkway-like setting formed by the tree-lined median. Almost immediately after entering the suburb of Harborcreek Township, the route ends at its parent.