Clifton Heights, PA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Clifton Heights, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Clifton Heights, PA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
230.3 mi
Altoona, PA
Quickest Drive
22m
Philadelphia, PA
Plan Around Clifton Heights, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clifton Heights, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clifton Heights, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clifton Heights, PA
Driving from Clifton Heights, PA
On average, trips departing from Clifton Heights, PA run 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 230 miles (4h 30m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clifton Heights, PA are Altoona, PA (230.3 mi, 4h 30m), Abington, PA (20.2 mi, 45m), and Philadelphia, PA (9.2 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Clifton Heights, PA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Clifton Heights, PA and 4 routes heading into Clifton Heights, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 230 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton Heights, PA covers 230 miles and takes approximately 4h 30m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Clifton Heights, PA runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Clifton Heights, PA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton Heights, PA include Altoona, PA, Abington, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton Heights, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,821
Median Income
$69,940
Median Home Value
$189,100
Median Age
32.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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