Pennsylvania road trips
Best Road Trips in Pennsylvania
20 popular Pennsylvania drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.50/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Pennsylvania Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Pennsylvania routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Pittsburgh, PA → Washington, DC
223 mi · 3.6 h · ~$28 gas
Cleveland, OH → Pittsburgh, PA
136 mi · 2.2 h · ~$17 gas
Harrisburg, PA → Baltimore, MD
82 mi · 1.3 h · ~$10 gas
Harrisburg, PA → Pittsburgh, PA
194 mi · 3.1 h · ~$24 gas
Pittsburgh, PA → Detroit, MI
242 mi · 3.9 h · ~$30 gas
Pittsburgh, PA → Baltimore, MD
231 mi · 3.7 h · ~$29 gas
Our Pennsylvania road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Pennsylvania metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.50/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.50/gal Pennsylvania regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Pennsylvania origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Boston → Pittsburgh
The headline Pennsylvania road trip — 568 miles, about 9.2 hours of driving and roughly $71 in gas at $3.50/gal.
More top Pennsylvania drives (19)
Philadelphia → Portland
425 mi · ~6.9 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripBoston → Harrisburg
395 mi · ~6.4 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Burlington
388 mi · ~6.3 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripNew York → Pittsburgh
371 mi · ~6.0 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Manchester
336 mi · ~5.4 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Buffalo
330 mi · ~5.3 h · ~$41 gas
Open tripBoston → Philadelphia
305 mi · ~5.5 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Pittsburgh
303 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Rochester
301 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripBoston → Scranton
290 mi · ~4.7 h · ~$36 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Providence
277 mi · ~4.5 h · ~$35 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Albany
236 mi · ~3.8 h · ~$30 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Hartford
213 mi · ~3.4 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripNew York → Harrisburg
182 mi · ~2.9 h · ~$23 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Washington
140 mi · ~2.5 h · ~$18 gas
Open tripNew York → Scranton
116 mi · ~1.9 h · ~$15 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Baltimore
105 mi · ~1.7 h · ~$13 gas
Open tripNew York → Philadelphia
95 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$12 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Newark
89 mi · ~1.4 h · ~$11 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Pennsylvania
Top Pennsylvania road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.50/gal.
Cheapest Pennsylvania road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Pennsylvania.
Long-distance road trips from Pennsylvania
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Pennsylvania — Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C..
Gas prices in Pennsylvania
Estimated regular at $3.50/gal · premium $4.20 · diesel $3.90.
Best vehicles for Pennsylvania drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Pennsylvania
Daily driving cost estimates for major Pennsylvania-area cities.
EV vs gas in Pennsylvania
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Pennsylvania trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Pennsylvania road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Pennsylvania. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Pennsylvania road trip cost in fuel?
At Pennsylvania's estimated $3.50/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $12.50 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Pennsylvania EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Pennsylvania routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.