Cressona, PA Road Trips
Cressona, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 73-mile quick runs to 318-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Cressona, PA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
317.6 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 30m
City of Scranton, PA
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Trips from Cressona, PA
Driving from Cressona, PA
The typical drive from Cressona, PA covers about 167 miles and takes around 3h 17m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (5h 55m), while the shortest is just 73 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Cressona, PA most often head toward Erie, PA (317.6 mi, 5h 55m), Pittsburgh, PA (252.4 mi, 4h 58m), Whitman, PA (98.4 mi, 2h 5m), Philadelphia, PA (94.4 mi, 1h 58m), and City of Scranton, PA (73 mi, 1h 30m). 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 167-mile trip from Cressona, PA, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cressona, PA and 0 routes heading into Cressona, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 73 to 318 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cressona, PA covers 318 miles and takes approximately 5h 55m. Shorter options start at just 73 miles.
The average route from Cressona, PA runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 167-mile trip from Cressona, PA costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cressona, PA include Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Whitman, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cressona, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,303
Median Income
$71,010
Median Home Value
$153,500
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cressona, PA at a Glance
Founded
1847
Elevation
1,775 ft
Area
0 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1131062), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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