Cresson, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Cresson, PA have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 240-mile quick runs to 240-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Cresson, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
252.9 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Cresson, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cresson, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cresson, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cresson, PA
Driving from Cresson, PA
Expect an average of 240 miles and about 4h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Cresson, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 240 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 240 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Cresson, PA most often head toward Philadelphia, PA (240.3 mi, 4h 32m). 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 240-mile trip from Cresson, PA, budget about $38 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 1 mapped routes leaving Cresson, PA and 5 routes heading into Cresson, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 240 to 240 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cresson, PA covers 240 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 240 miles.
The average route from Cresson, PA runs about 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 240-mile trip from Cresson, PA costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cresson, PA include Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cresson, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,499
Median Income
$57,841
Median Home Value
$119,500
Median Age
43.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cresson, PA at a Glance
Founded
1902
Elevation
2,057 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Cresson, PA
A sampling of people born in Cresson, PA.
Robert Peary
1856–1920
explorer from the United States (1856–1920)
City data from Wikidata (Q1130655), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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