Berwick, PA Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Berwick, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 48-mile quick runs to 296-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Berwick, PA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
295.9 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 2m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Berwick, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Berwick, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Berwick, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Berwick, PA
Driving from Berwick, PA
The typical drive from Berwick, PA covers about 172 miles and takes around 3h 16m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 296 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 48 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Berwick, PA include Erie, PA (295.9 mi, 5h 28m) and Scranton, PA (47.9 mi, 1h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 172-mile trip from Berwick, PA, budget about $29 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Berwick, PA and 4 routes heading into Berwick, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 48 to 296 miles.
The longest mapped route from Berwick, PA covers 296 miles and takes approximately 5h 28m. Shorter options start at just 48 miles.
The average route from Berwick, PA runs about 172 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 172-mile trip from Berwick, PA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Berwick, PA include Erie, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Berwick, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,291
Median Income
$45,338
Median Home Value
$135,000
Median Age
41.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Berwick, PA
Berwick is a small city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Berwick is home to Berwick Offray, a gift ribbon manufacturing plant, and Wise Foods, Inc., a snack food company founded by Berwick native Earl Wise in the first half of the twentieth century, famous for its potato chips. Berwick is also famous for its high school football team, the Bulldogs which is six times State champions and three times national champions. Berwick is now the home of the 2008 PIAA AAA Baseball State Champions. It is the schools first baseball state championship in its history. Berwick was one of the places where the Stuart tank was produced. American Car & Foundry, a producer of rolling stock for railroads also operated a plant in Berwick.
Jackson Mansion, 344 N Market St. A historic town mansion built in 1877-1879 with guided tours for $15. Stuart Tank Memorial Museum, 309 N Vine. +1 570-350-9675
While activities are limited in this small area, the Susquehanna river is available to fish in. There is also a one room movie theater, the Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts, at 110 Front St.
While Berwick is a small town, there are definitely multiple places to eat. Fast food restaurants can be found on Front Street, while other establishments are scattered around town.
There are many bars in and around the town of Berwick. Bandit's, 1922 W Front St. Poppa Lou’s Place, 811 N Vine.
The nearest accommodation is in Bloomsburg
Berwick founded by Evan Owen a Surveyor, is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 27 miles, which is 43 km, southwest of Wilkes Barre. Light manufacturing industries have flourished in Berwick, which consolidated with the borough of West Berwick, where 5,512 people lived in 1910. Population in 1910, 5,357; in 1920, 12,181; and in 1940, 13,181 people. The population was 10,774 at the 2000 census.
Travel tips adapted from Berwick (Pennsylvania) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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