Bradford, PA Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Bradford, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 246-mile quick runs to 273-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bradford, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
337.5 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 49m
City of Scranton, PA
Plan Around Bradford, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bradford, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bradford, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bradford, PA
Driving from Bradford, PA
On average, trips departing from Bradford, PA run 260 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 11m. 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 273 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 246 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bradford, PA most often head toward Allentown, PA (273.1 mi, 5h 34m) and City of Scranton, PA (245.9 mi, 4h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.47 per gallon. For the typical 260-mile trip from Bradford, PA, budget about $46 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 Bradford, PA and 3 routes heading into Bradford, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 246 to 273 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bradford, PA covers 273 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 246 miles.
The average route from Bradford, PA runs about 260 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.47/gallon for regular), the average 260-mile trip from Bradford, PA costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bradford, PA include Allentown, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bradford, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,738
Median Income
$56,330
Median Home Value
$76,400
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bradford, PA at a Glance
Founded
1823
Elevation
4,757 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Bradford, PA
A sampling of people born in Bradford, PA.
Marilyn Horne
1934
American mezzo-soprano opera singer (born 1934)
Rube Waddell
1876–1914
American baseball player (1876-1914)
Robert Smith Walker
1942
American politician
George Grant Blaisdell
1895–1978
Inventor of the Zippo lighter (1895–1978)
Hagen Kearney
1991
American snowboarder
Roland J. Green
1944–2021
American writer (1944–2021)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bradford, PA.
Bradford Downtown Historic District
historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q662409), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bradford, PA
Bradford is a city in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Zippo/Case Museum, 1932 Zippo Dr (Chestnut St Ext), ☏ +1 814 368-1932. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 11AM-4PM; closed 1-2 Jan, Easter, Thanksgiving, 25 Dec. Proving the adage that there's a museum for everything in the United States, the Zippo/Case Museum highlights the history and technology of Zippo lighters. Case pocketknives are also represented, since W.R. Case & Sons is now owned by Zippo, but the lighters are the main attraction. There's also a flagship Zippo/Case store on the premises. Admission to the museum is free. (updated Jun 2017) Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave, Custer City, ☏ +1 814 362-1955, [email protected]. M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-2PM. Proving the adage that there's a museum for everything in the United States, the Penn-Brad Oil Museum aims to preserve the history of the Bradford oil fields. Northwestern Pennsylvania was one of the first places where oil wells were drilled. Adults $6, seniors/groups $5.00, children/military families free.
US 219, the aptly named Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway, runs north and south through town. 1 Bradford Regional Airport (BFD IATA), 212 Airport Rd., Lewis Run, ☏ +1 814 368-5928. Served with daily commuter flights from Pittsburgh via Southern Airways Express: four on weekdays, two on Saturdays, and three on Sundays. Fullington Trailways buses arrive and depart from the Sunoco gas station at 573 South Avenue. Service from DuBois via St. Marys and various points in between. Service from Buffalo via Springville, Ellicottville, Salamanca, and various points in between.
Travel tips adapted from Bradford (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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