Durham, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Durham, PA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 109 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Durham, PA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
376.8 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
25m
Bethlehem, PA
Plan Around Durham, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Durham, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Durham, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Durham, PA
Driving from Durham, PA
On average, trips departing from Durham, PA run 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (5h 57m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Durham, PA include Pittsburgh, PA (298.3 mi, 5h 57m), City of Scranton, PA (72.3 mi, 1h 44m), Philadelphia, PA (50.5 mi, 1h 25m), and Bethlehem, PA (13.5 mi, 25m). 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 109-mile trip from Durham, PA, budget about $18 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Durham, PA and 2 routes heading into Durham, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 298 miles.
The longest mapped route from Durham, PA covers 298 miles and takes approximately 5h 57m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Durham, PA runs about 109 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 109-mile trip from Durham, PA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Durham, PA include Pittsburgh, PA, City of Scranton, PA, Philadelphia, PA and Bethlehem, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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