Fall Road Trips in Pennsylvania
Routes
30
Avg Distance
425 mi
Avg Drive
7h 56m
Destinations
19
Pennsylvania in the fall offers a vibrant display of changing leaves, with routes averaging 425 miles and nearly 8 hours. This state's drives feature hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes, reaching up to 1629 feet. With 30 routes to explore, you can find drives with a high drive score of 9, making for an engaging autumn experience.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.24/gal
Diesel: $5.60/gal
Typical trip cost
$70–$72
One-way, ~425 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~149 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-08-31
Climate through the year: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania peaks at around 88°F in Jul and cools to 41°F / 26°F in Jan. Wettest month is Sep at ~4.4 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 44 | 28 | 2.8 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 53 | 34 | 4 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 74 | 54 | 3.3 | — |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 4 | — |
| Jul | 88 | 70 | 4.4 | — |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.3 | — |
| Sep peak | 79 | 61 | 4.4 | — |
| Oct peak | 67 | 49 | 3.5 | — |
| Nov peak | 56 | 39 | 2.9 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 46 | 31 | 4 | 3.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for PA — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- Pennsylvania routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
Bristol, PA → Harborcreek, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
This 435-mile route stands out with a drive score of 9 and access to parks, traversing hilly terrain with a maximum elevation of 1629 feet.
Editor's pick
Bristol, PA → Lawrence Park, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
Offering a drive score of 9, this 431.8-mile option also includes park access and navigates hilly landscapes with a peak elevation of 1625 feet.
Editor's pick
Croydon, PA → Wesleyville, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
With a drive score of 9, this 431-mile trip provides park access while winding through hilly terrain that reaches a maximum elevation of 1594 feet.
Erie, PA → Manchester, VT
Through: Montreal → Cohoes
Erie, PA → Tullytown, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Whitman, PA → Wesleyville, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Fairless Hills, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
Woodbourne, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Whitman, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Folcroft, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Lawrence Park, PA → Philadelphia, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Baldwin, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Eddington, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Penndel, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Pennsport, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Moore, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Upper Darby, PA → Wesleyville, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Langhorne Manor, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
Ridley Park, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Prospect Park, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Collingdale, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Fairview, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Sharon Hill, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Center City, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Trevose, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Darby, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Tacony, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Philadelphia, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Millbourne, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Yeadon, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono