Road Trips from Whitman, PA
Deciding where to head out of Whitman, PA this weekend? You've got options for quick day trips and longer hauls. Several nearby destinations are within a 2-hour drive with mostly flat or gently rolling terrain and access to parks like Independence National Historical Park. For more adventurous drives, there are routes with hilly terrain and higher drive scores, stretching up to 7.5 hours, offering a different kind of journey.
Total Routes
46
Shortest
2h
With Parks Nearby
46
Full-day getaway
Cranberry, PA
2h 10m102.2 mi one way
At 102.2 miles and 2.2 hours, this route offers a slightly longer drive than Millersville but still stays within the "mostly highway" profile. The terrain is gently rolling, providing a bit more variation than the flat options. You'll also have access to the same key nearby parks.
Hemlock Farms, PA
3h 15m147.1 mi one way
This destination is further out at 147.1 miles and 3.3 hours, offering a longer day trip. It boasts gently rolling terrain and a high drive score of 9. Like other nearby options, it provides access to Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, but with a longer journey.
Saw Creek, PA
2h 47m114.8 mi one way
A 2.8-hour, 114.8-mile drive, this route stands out with its inclusion of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area among its nearby parks. The terrain is gently rolling, and it has a solid drive score of 8. It’s a good pick if you're looking for a slightly longer drive with distinct natural park access.
East Bangor, PA
2h 6m89.4 mi one way
This trip is very similar in distance and time to Millersville at 89.4 miles and 2.1 hours. It offers gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 8. You'll also have access to Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, making it a comparable, slightly more varied drive.
Factoryville, PA
2h 1m85.4 mi one way
At 85.4 miles and 2 hours, this is the shortest option available. It features mostly flat terrain, similar to Millersville, and a drive score of 7. Like many other routes, it provides access to Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, making it a simple, quick escape.
Weekend trip
41 total in this range
Milesburg, PA
4h 12m219.5 mi one way
This is a longer drive at 219.5 miles and 4.2 hours, featuring a 'mixed highway & surface' profile and hilly terrain. It has the highest drive score at 10, indicating a more engaging journey. This option offers a significant change in landscape compared to the closer, flatter routes.
Woodland Heights, PA
6h 30m336.5 mi one way
For a substantial drive, this 336.5-mile, 6.5-hour trip offers a 'mixed highway & surface' experience with hilly terrain. It has a top drive score of 10, promising a dynamic journey. This is significantly longer than most other options, ideal for a dedicated road trip.
Columbus, PA
7h 31m361.2 mi one way
This destination requires a 361.2-mile, 7.5-hour drive, making it the longest option. It features 'mixed highway & surface' driving and hilly terrain, with a drive score of 9. It’s a considerable journey compared to the shorter, more accessible routes.
Blairsville, PA
5h 29m266 mi one way
Covering 266 miles and taking 5.5 hours, this route is characterized by 'mostly highway' driving with hilly terrain and a drive score of 9. It offers a longer excursion than the nearby destinations, balancing highway miles with varied landscapes.
Albion, PA
7h 44m414.2 mi one way
This is the longest trip at 414.2 miles and 7.7 hours, featuring 'mixed highway & surface' driving and hilly terrain. It has a drive score of 9, suggesting a rewarding, though lengthy, journey. This option is best suited for those seeking an extended road trip.
Browse by Mood
Milesburg, PA
4h 12m219.5 mi one way
Woodland Heights, PA
6h 30m336.5 mi one way
Columbus, PA
7h 31m361.2 mi one way
Cranberry, PA
2h 10m102.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat to gently rolling terrain and nearby parks, spring offers pleasant drives and opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Summer
The varied terrain, from flat to hilly, and access to parks make summer drives enjoyable, with longer daylight hours for the further destinations.
Fall
The gently rolling and hilly terrains present scenic opportunities for fall foliage drives, especially on the longer routes.
Winter
While terrain varies, focusing on the 'mostly highway' routes can be advisable for winter travel, keeping park access in mind.
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