Road Trips from City of Scranton, PA
You're in Scranton and looking for a drive, and luckily, there are a lot of options. You can take a shorter trip to a place like McConnellsburg, PA, which is about 3.8 hours away on mostly surface roads with gently rolling terrain and access to the Appalachian Trail. Or, if you're up for a longer haul, consider Bear Rocks, PA, a 5.4-hour drive that uses a mix of highway and surface roads, scoring a perfect 10 for drive score and offering access to the Flight 93 National Memorial. The terrain varies, but most trips keep you in gently rolling or hilly landscapes with park access.
Total Routes
104
Shortest
2.5h
With Parks Nearby
73
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
McConnellsburg, PA
3h 50m191 mi one way
This 3.8-hour trip to McConnellsburg, PA, is a solid choice if you prefer surface roads and gently rolling terrain. It's one of the shorter options, making it feasible for a day trip, and offers access to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, similar to other nearby destinations.
State Line, PA
3h 40m184.8 mi one way
State Line, PA, offers a 3.7-hour drive on mostly surface roads. Like many other nearby destinations, it features gently rolling terrain and provides access to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
Greenwood, PA
3h 26m170.6 mi one way
At 3.4 hours, Greenwood, PA, is one of the closer destinations. This drive primarily uses surface roads through gently rolling terrain. You'll have access to parks like the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Summit, PA
3h 48m201 mi one way
Mont Alto, PA
3h 37m175.5 mi one way
This 3.6-hour drive to Mont Alto, PA, takes you through gently rolling terrain on mostly surface roads. It's comparable in distance and road type to other southern Pennsylvania destinations, offering access to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Weekend trip
93 total in this range
Bear Rocks, PA
5h 23m282 mi one way
For a longer drive with a higher score, consider Bear Rocks, PA. This 5.4-hour trip uses a mix of highway and surface roads, earning a perfect 10 drive score. You'll find gently rolling terrain and access to significant memorials like Flight 93.
Mount Pleasant, PA
5h 27m285.7 mi one way
This 5.5-hour trip to Mount Pleasant, PA, is one of the longest available. It features hilly terrain and uses a mix of highway and surface roads, achieving a drive score of 10. Nearby parks include Flight 93 National Memorial.
Everett, PA
4h 12m211 mi one way
Everett, PA, offers a 4.2-hour drive with a high drive score of 10, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads. The terrain is gently rolling, and this route provides access to both the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Flight 93 National Memorial.
White, PA
5h 24m281.5 mi one way
Meyersdale, PA
5h 6m262.8 mi one way
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Bear Rocks, PA
5h 23m282 mi one way
Mount Pleasant, PA
5h 27m285.7 mi one way
Everett, PA
4h 12m211 mi one way
White, PA
5h 24m281.5 mi one way
Houston, PA
6h 17m303.5 mi one way
Washington, PA
6h 18m311.2 mi one way
Oakland, PA
4h 27m227 mi one way
Dale, PA
4h 28m228.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With gently rolling terrain and access to parks like the Appalachian Trail, spring offers mild conditions for exploring the natural surroundings on your drive.
Summer
The warmer months are ideal for drives featuring mixed highway and surface roads, especially those leading to national memorials and scenic trails.
Fall
Expect gently rolling terrain and access to parks on these drives. Fall foliage could enhance the experience on routes like those heading south.
Winter
Most destinations feature gently rolling terrain, making them accessible, though park access might be limited depending on weather conditions.
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