Ambridge, PA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Ambridge, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 333 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ambridge, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
346.1 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 27m
Harrisburg, PA
Plan Around Ambridge, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ambridge, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ambridge, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ambridge, PA
Driving from Ambridge, PA
On average, trips departing from Ambridge, PA run 333 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 17m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 346 miles (6h 27m), while the shortest is just 311 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Ambridge, PA are Croydon, PA (346.1 mi, 6h 27m), Bensalem, PA (342.3 mi, 6h 20m), Philadelphia, PA (334.1 mi, 6h 17m), and Allentown, PA (311.1 mi, 6h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.46 per gallon. For the typical 333-mile trip from Ambridge, PA, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ambridge, PA and 4 routes heading into Ambridge, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 311 to 346 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ambridge, PA covers 346 miles and takes approximately 6h 27m. Shorter options start at just 311 miles.
The average route from Ambridge, PA runs about 333 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.46/gallon for regular), the average 333-mile trip from Ambridge, PA costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ambridge, PA include Croydon, PA, Bensalem, PA, Philadelphia, PA and Allentown, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ambridge, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,912
Median Income
$50,978
Median Home Value
$94,000
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ambridge, PA at a Glance
Founded
1824
Elevation
2,507 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Ambridge, PA
A sampling of people born in Ambridge, PA.
Dennis Wuycik
1950
American basketball player
Marita Grabiak
1953
American television director
Chuck Mrazovich
1924–2020
American basketball player (1924-2020)
City data from Wikidata (Q1130536), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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