Hazleton, PA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hazleton, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 276 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hazleton, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
314.7 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
57m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Hazleton, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hazleton, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hazleton, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hazleton, PA
Driving from Hazleton, PA
On average, trips departing from Hazleton, PA run 276 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 31m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 315 miles (5h 49m), while the shortest is just 253 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hazleton, PA include Erie, PA (314.7 mi, 5h 49m), Bethel Park, PA (261.5 mi, 5h 31m), and Pittsburgh, PA (252.9 mi, 5h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 276-mile trip from Hazleton, PA, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Hazleton, PA and 2 routes heading into Hazleton, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 253 to 315 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hazleton, PA covers 315 miles and takes approximately 5h 49m. Shorter options start at just 253 miles.
The average route from Hazleton, PA runs about 276 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 276-mile trip from Hazleton, PA costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hazleton, PA include Erie, PA, Bethel Park, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hazleton, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
29,886
Median Income
$43,379
Median Home Value
$129,000
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hazleton, PA at a Glance
Founded
1891
Elevation
1,690 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Hazleton, PA
A sampling of people born in Hazleton, PA.
Lou Barletta
1956
American politician (born 1956)
Tom DeMarco
1940
American software engineer, author, and consultant
Hubie Brown
1933
American basketball player and coach
Andrew Soltis
1947
American chess player
Sherrie Levine
1947
American photographer and conceptual artist (born 1947)
Amber Lee Ettinger
1982
American actress, Internet celebrity, model, and singer
Joe Maddon
1954
American baseball coach and manager
Judith Joy Ross
1946
photographer (born 1946)
Mathew Abeysinghe
1996
Sri Lankan swimmer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hazleton, PA.
St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex
historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1186937), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hazleton, PA
Hazleton is a city in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It is a mostly impoverished city since the departure of coal mining that has seen Hispanic immigration.
1 Israel Platt Pardee Mansion. (updated Apr 2025) 2 Markle Banking and Trust Company Building. (updated Apr 2025)
Jimmy's Hot Dogs, Broad St.. Amazing how a hot dog can taste so much better when Jimmy makes them for you. Senape's Pizza. A bakery that makes its widely-respected pizza both hot and cold.
1 Forest Hill Inn, 3 Forest Hill Rd. Located directly across from Pennsylvania State University - Hazleton Campus. $74. (updated Oct 2021)
Uptown Vans has several carriers offering door-to-door service on routes traveling from Paterson and New York City. Advance reservations are needed as the vans often sell out quickly.
Hazleton Public Transit offers local connections around Hazleton and to the nearby boroughs.
Travel tips adapted from Hazleton on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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