Howard, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Howard, PA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 144 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Howard, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
220.6 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
2h 40m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Howard, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Howard, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Howard, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Howard, PA
Driving from Howard, PA
Expect an average of 144 miles and about 3h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Howard, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 149 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 139 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Howard, PA most often head toward Allentown, PA (149.3 mi, 3h 7m) and Reading, PA (138.8 mi, 2h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 144-mile trip from Howard, PA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Howard, PA and 6 routes heading into Howard, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 139 to 149 miles.
The longest mapped route from Howard, PA covers 149 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 139 miles.
The average route from Howard, PA runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Howard, PA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Howard, PA include Allentown, PA and Reading, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Howard, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
689
Median Income
$60,417
Median Home Value
$189,800
Median Age
34.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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