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Jersey Shore, PA Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Jersey Shore, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Jersey Shore, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Jersey Shore, PA, PA

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

244.3 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

34m

Powys, PA

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Trips from Jersey Shore, PA

Driving from Jersey Shore, PA

On average, trips departing from Jersey Shore, PA run 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 140 miles (3h 2m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Jersey Shore, PA are Bethlehem, PA (139.5 mi, 3h 2m), Reading, PA (120.9 mi, 2h 38m), Scranton, PA (116.8 mi, 2h 24m), and Powys, PA (23.1 mi, 34m). 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 100-mile trip from Jersey Shore, PA, budget about $16 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 4 mapped routes leaving Jersey Shore, PA and 6 routes heading into Jersey Shore, PA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 140 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jersey Shore, PA covers 140 miles and takes approximately 3h 2m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Jersey Shore, PA runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Jersey Shore, PA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jersey Shore, PA include Bethlehem, PA, Reading, PA, Scranton, PA and Powys, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Jersey Shore, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,133

Median Income

$73,942

Median Home Value

$148,500

Median Age

36.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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