Derry, PA Road Trips
Derry, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 275-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Derry, PA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
275.4 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
46m
Summer Hill, PA
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Trips from Derry, PA
Driving from Derry, PA
The typical drive from Derry, PA covers about 141 miles and takes around 2h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Derry, PA are Erie, PA (275.4 mi, 5h 8m), Pittsburgh, PA (213.6 mi, 4h 32m), Bristol, PA (157.5 mi, 3h 7m), Philadelphia, PA (149.8 mi, 3h 1m), and Harrisburg, PA (91.4 mi, 1h 56m). 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 141-mile trip from Derry, PA, budget about $23 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Derry, PA and 0 routes heading into Derry, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 275 miles.
The longest mapped route from Derry, PA covers 275 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Derry, PA runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Derry, PA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Derry, PA include Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Bristol, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Derry, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,616
Median Income
$49,051
Median Home Value
$122,200
Median Age
42.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Derry, PA at a Glance
Founded
1852
Elevation
3,842 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Derry, PA
A sampling of people born in Derry, PA.
Herbert Boyer
1936
American researcher and businessman
James Patterson
1932–1972
American actor (1932-1972)
City data from Wikidata (Q1130490), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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