Summer Road Trips in Pennsylvania
Routes
30
Avg Distance
424 mi
Avg Drive
7h 54m
Destinations
17
Pennsylvania in the summer offers a diverse set of drives, with 30 routes averaging 423 miles and nearly 8 hours. You'll encounter varied terrain, from hilly landscapes with moderate elevation changes up to 1,629 feet to gently rolling areas. These summer trips highlight the state's natural beauty and accessibility, perfect for longer excursions.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.05/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$66–$69
One-way, ~424 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~148 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. Table highlights Summer 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 peak | 83 | 64 | 4 | — |
| Jul peak | 88 | 70 | 4.4 | — |
| Aug peak | 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.
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
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
Bristol, PA → Harborcreek, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
This 435-mile route boasts a high drive score of 9, navigating hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes up to 1,629 feet, and includes access to parks.
Editor's pick
Bristol, PA → Lawrence Park, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
With a drive score of 9, this 431.8-mile trip also features hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes, reaching a maximum of 1,625 feet, and offers park access.
Editor's pick
Erie, PA → Manchester, VT
Through: Montreal → Cohoes
This 430.9-mile drive scores an 8 and travels through gently rolling terrain with a lower maximum elevation of 902 feet, focusing on surface roads.
Erie, PA → Tullytown, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
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 → Pennsport, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Moore, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Langhorne Manor, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Allentown → Mount Pocono
Ridley Park, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Penndel, 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
Avonia, PA → Whitman, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Erie, PA → Millbourne, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown
Abington, PA → Harborcreek, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Lansdowne, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Drexel Hill, PA → Erie, PA
Through: Mount Pocono
Erie, PA → Warminster, PA
Through: Patp → Allentown