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Summer Road Trips in Pennsylvania

Routes

30

Avg Distance

417 mi

Avg Drive

7h 49m

Destinations

20

Pennsylvania in the summer means more daylight for exploring its diverse landscapes. With 30 routes averaging 417 miles and nearly 8 hours, you've got plenty of ground to cover. Enjoy drives with scores up to 9, through hilly terrain reaching 1,625 ft, and find good EV charging coverage on many trips.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Pennsylvania that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 417 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Bristol, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

431.8 mi 8h 2m Score: 9/10

This route offers a high drive score of 9 and navigates hilly terrain with elevations up to 1,625 feet. With good EV coverage and 7 DC fast chargers, it's a solid choice for exploring.

Editor's pick

Erie, PA → Manchester, VT

430.9 mi 8h 54m Score: 8/10

Covering 430.9 miles, this trip primarily uses surface roads through gently rolling terrain. It's a longer drive, taking almost 9 hours, and offers a different landscape than the hillier options.

Editor's pick

Lawrence Park, PA → Philadelphia, PA

425.2 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10

Boasting excellent EV coverage and 39 DC fast chargers, this 425.2-mile drive scores a 9. It's a predominantly surface road route with opportunities to visit parks.

Erie, PA → Baldwin, PA

425.1 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Pennsport, PA

424.4 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Moore, PA

424.2 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10

Langhorne Manor, PA → Erie, PA

423.6 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10

Ridley Park, PA → Erie, PA

423.4 mi 7h 51m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Collingdale, PA

422.4 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10

Fairview, PA → Erie, PA

422.4 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10

Trevose, PA → Erie, PA

421.2 mi 7h 45m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Darby, PA

421.1 mi 7h 54m Score: 9/10

Philadelphia, PA → Erie, PA

420.4 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10

Drexel Hill, PA → Erie, PA

417.8 mi 7h 47m Score: 9/10

Girard, PA → Philadelphia, PA

416.1 mi 7h 48m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

415.7 mi 7h 41m Score: 9/10

Haverford, PA → Lawrence Park, PA

415.4 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Broomall, PA

415.3 mi 7h 39m Score: 9/10

Bala-Cynwyd, PA → Erie, PA

414 mi 7h 39m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Ardmore, PA

413.4 mi 7h 42m Score: 8/10

Erie, PA → Newtown, PA

412 mi 7h 51m Score: 8/10

Erie, PA → Bryn Mawr, PA

411.9 mi 7h 38m Score: 8/10

Erie, PA → Fort Washington, PA

409.6 mi 7h 31m Score: 8/10

Cambridge Springs, PA → Bristol, PA

408.2 mi 7h 35m Score: 9/10

Dresher, PA → Erie, PA

408 mi 7h 28m Score: 9/10

Richboro, PA → Erie, PA

407.8 mi 7h 48m Score: 9/10

Erie, PA → Norristown, PA

407.4 mi 7h 32m Score: 8/10

Erie, PA → Lafayette Hill, PA

405.6 mi 7h 28m Score: 8/10

Bristol, PA → North East, PA

404.1 mi 8h 7m Score: 8/10

Erie, PA → Upland, PA

402.4 mi 7h 53m Score: 7/10

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