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Scenic Drives in Pennsylvania

Routes

60

Avg Distance

417 mi

Avg Drive

7h 47m

Destinations

36

Pennsylvania's scenic drives offer a varied landscape, with routes averaging 417 miles and nearly 8 hours. You'll encounter hilly terrain with elevation changes up to 1629 feet. Drive scores range from 8 to 9, indicating consistently engaging routes across the state. This collection highlights routes that feature significant elevation shifts and access to natural areas.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.05/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$64–$69

One-way, ~417 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~146 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

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.

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 79 61 4.4 —
Oct 67 49 3.5 —
Nov 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $4.05/gallon in Pennsylvania (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $64 and $69. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Editor's pick

Bristol, PA → Harborcreek, PA

435 mi 8h 4m Score: 9/10 ~$69 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This route scores a high 9 for its engaging drive, featuring hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes up to 1629 feet. With access to parks, it's a substantial 435-mile exploration.

Editor's pick

Bristol, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

431.8 mi 8h 2m Score: 9/10 ~$69 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another top-rated drive at score 9, this 431.8-mile trip also traverses hilly sections with a maximum elevation of 1625 feet and includes park access.

Editor's pick

Erie, PA → Manchester, VT

430.9 mi 8h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$69 fuel

Through: Montreal → Cohoes

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This 430.9-mile route offers a change of pace with gently rolling terrain and a lower maximum elevation of 902 feet. It provides a different scenic experience with a drive score of 8.

Erie, PA → Tullytown, PA

430.1 mi 7h 56m Score: 9/10 ~$69 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fairless Hills, PA → Erie, PA

427.1 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Woodbourne, PA → Erie, PA

426 mi 7h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Whitman, PA

425.5 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Folcroft, PA

425.4 mi 7h 56m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lawrence Park, PA → Philadelphia, PA

425.2 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Baldwin, PA

425.1 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Pennsport, PA

424.4 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Moore, PA

424.2 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Langhorne Manor, PA → Erie, PA

423.6 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ridley Park, PA → Erie, PA

423.4 mi 7h 51m Score: 9/10 ~$68 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Penndel, PA → Erie, PA

422.9 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Prospect Park, PA → Erie, PA

422.8 mi 7h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Collingdale, PA

422.4 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fairview, PA → Erie, PA

422.4 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Sharon Hill, PA

422 mi 7h 56m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Center City, PA

421.7 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Trevose, PA → Erie, PA

421.2 mi 7h 45m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Darby, PA

421.1 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Tacony, PA → Erie, PA

420.8 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Philadelphia, PA → Erie, PA

420.4 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Avonia, PA → Whitman, PA

419.9 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Millbourne, PA

419.6 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Abington, PA → Harborcreek, PA

418.4 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lansdowne, PA → Erie, PA

418.3 mi 7h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Drexel Hill, PA → Erie, PA

417.8 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$67 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Warminster, PA

416.7 mi 7h 41m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Girard, PA → Philadelphia, PA

416.1 mi 7h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

415.7 mi 7h 41m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Haverford, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

415.4 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Broomall, PA

415.3 mi 7h 39m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fairview, PA → Philadelphia, PA

414.5 mi 7h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Whitman, PA → Albion, PA

414.2 mi 7h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bala-Cynwyd, PA → Erie, PA

414 mi 7h 39m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Norristown, PA → Harborcreek, PA

413.7 mi 7h 42m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Ardmore, PA

413.4 mi 7h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hatboro, PA → Erie, PA

413.3 mi 7h 36m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Horsham, PA → Erie, PA

412.5 mi 7h 34m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Newtown, PA

412 mi 7h 51m Score: 8/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown → Quakertown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Village Shires, PA

411.9 mi 7h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown → Quakertown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Bryn Mawr, PA

411.9 mi 7h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Edinboro, PA → Bristol, PA

411.4 mi 7h 34m Score: 9/10 ~$66 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Wyndmoor, PA

409.7 mi 7h 37m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Fort Washington, PA

409.6 mi 7h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Edinboro, PA → Croydon, PA

409.2 mi 7h 31m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cambridge Springs, PA → Bristol, PA

408.2 mi 7h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dresher, PA → Erie, PA

408 mi 7h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Richboro, PA → Erie, PA

407.8 mi 7h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Flourtown, PA

407.8 mi 7h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Norristown, PA

407.4 mi 7h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Conshohocken, PA → Erie, PA

406.7 mi 7h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Solebury, PA

406.6 mi 7h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown → Quakertown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Conshohocken, PA

406.5 mi 7h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Lafayette Hill, PA

405.6 mi 7h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Croydon, PA → Cambridge Springs, PA

405.2 mi 7h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$65 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bristol, PA → North East, PA

404.1 mi 8h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$64 fuel

Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Erie, PA → Warrington, PA

403.6 mi 7h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$64 fuel

Through: Patp → Allentown → Quakertown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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