Lansdale, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lansdale, PA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lansdale, PA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
312.2 mi
McMurray, PA
Quickest Drive
24m
Norristown, PA
Plan Around Lansdale, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lansdale, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lansdale, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lansdale, PA
Driving from Lansdale, PA
Expect an average of 121 miles and about 2h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Lansdale, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 4m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lansdale, PA most often head toward McMurray, PA (312.2 mi, 6h 4m), Pittsburgh, PA (307.8 mi, 5h 48m), Allentown, PA (37.1 mi, 49m), Bristol, PA (31.7 mi, 46m), and Philadelphia, PA (24.3 mi, 43m). 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 121-mile trip from Lansdale, PA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Lansdale, PA and 1 routes heading into Lansdale, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lansdale, PA covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 4m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Lansdale, PA runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Lansdale, PA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lansdale, PA include McMurray, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA and Bristol, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lansdale, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,865
Median Income
$86,460
Median Home Value
$319,000
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lansdale, PA
Lansdale is a town of 16,000 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the nearby communities of North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville.
1 Kugel Ball. Dawn - dusk. An interesting sculpture next to the railroad station. 2 Parkside Place Park (Castle Park), 1 Parkside Place North Wales, ☏ +1 215 699-7777. (updated Jul 2025) 3 Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Road, Kulpsville, ☏ +1 215 368-2480. Built by Welsh Quaker Edward Morgan, Daniel Boone's grandfather. Features dressed logs with decorative chinking and 18th century furnishings. On the National Register of Historic Places. Hours change seasonally. (updated Jul 2025) 4 Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St, ☏ +1 215 855-3228. Public library. (updated Jul 2025) 5 Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, ☏ +1 215 345-0210. Museum in Doylestown (about 25 minutes away from Lansdale) (updated Jul 2025) 6 Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd, Harleysville, ☏ +1 215 256-3020. Enjoy exhibits and programs that tell the story of Mennonite faith and life in southeastern Pennsylvania. Research genealogy and local history in the historical library. (updated Jul 2025)
1 Memorial Park, 350 E. Main St. Dawn - dusk. A park remembering those who served in World War II, in the Lansdale Borough. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Whites Road Park (Park), 400 Whites Rd. Dawn - dusk. A series of walking trails, outdoor picnic areas, and a pool for members. (updated Jul 2025) 3 Peace Valley Park, 230 Creek Rd, Doylestown, ☏ +1 215 822-8608. A great place to go boat riding, hiking, and bike riding. The beautiful scenic park has animals and a great atmosphere for a relaxing experience. (updated Jul 2025) Bike night is hosted in Lansdale one night every September, where thousands of bike enthusiasts meet in the Lansdale borough. 4 Windlestrae Park, 1169 Kenas Rd, North Wales. (updated Jul 2025) 5 Merrymead Farm, 2222 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☏ +1 610 584-4410. Farm, ice cream, pumpkin patch, cornstalk maze in the fall. (updated Jul 2025) 6 Freddy Hill Farm, 1440 Sumneytown Pk, ☏ +1 215 855-1205. Mini-golf, farm, ice cream. (updated Jul 2025) 7 AMC 309, 1210 Bethlehem Pk, ☏ +1 215 722-4262. Movie Theater. (updated Jul 2025) 8 Montgomery Theater, 124 Main Street, Souderton, ☏ +1 215 723-9984. Traditional, alternative and children's productions come to life in a renovated, uniquely intimate, regional professional theater. Visit website for schedule and further information. (updated Jul 2025)
1 Blue Dog Pub, 850 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☏ +1 215 368-6620. Local pub that serves good food. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Giuseppe's, 101 Cowpath Rd, ☏ +1 215 362-1401. Italian food. (updated Jul 2025) 3 New Station Pizza, 5 S. Broad St, ☏ +1 215 368-6400. Pizza. (updated Jul 2025) 4 Ray's Pizza, 850 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☏ +1 215 855-9800. Pizza. (updated Jul 2025) 5 Korean BBQ, 1222 Welsh Rd Ste D, North Wales, ☏ +1 215 412-4200. (updated Jul 2025) 6 Valentino Bistro, 518 N Broad St, ☏ +1 215 368-9888. Italian style restaurant. (updated Jul 2025) 7 Umai Japanese Restaurant, 220 Pennbrook Pkwy, ☏ +1 215 855-5544. M-F lunch: 11:30AM- 2:30PM, dinner 5PM-10PM; Saturday dinner 5PM-10PM. (updated Jul 2025) 8 Ooka Japanese Restaurant, 764 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, ☏ +1 215 361-1119. (updated Jul 2025) 9 Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 1460 Bethlehem Pike Ste 100, North Wales, ☏ +1 267 708-2000. Restaurant hours: Su–M 11AM–11PM, Tu–Th 11AM–midnight, F Sa 11AM–1AM. Kitchen hours Su– W 11AM–10PM, light fare after 9PM; Th–Sa 11AM–midnight, light fare after 10PM; Su prime rib dinner 1PM–9PM. (updated Jul 2025) 10 Joseph Ambler Inn Restaurant, 1005 Horsham Rd, North Wales, ☏ +1 215 362-7500. Changing menu of traditional and novel American cuisine accented by quiet country elegance and candlelit tables. (updated Jul 2025) 11 William Penn Inn, 1017 DeKalb Pike, Gwynedd, ☏ +1 215 699-9272. Continental country dining at an historic inn. Also has luxurious suites with private baths. Reservations requested.
1 Panico's, 530 N. Cannon Ave, ☏ +1 215 855-3785. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Tex Mex, 201 E. Walnut St, North Wales, ☏ +1 215 699-9552. (updated Jul 2025) 3 Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, 1460 Bethlehem Pike - The Shoppes at English Village, North Wales, ☏ +1 267 708-2739. Casual, upscale and distinctive. New American cuisine and award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers served in a rich mahogany setting with vaulted copper ceilings, open kitchen and on-site brewery. (updated Jul 2025)
1 Residence Inn-Montgomeryville, 1110 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, ☏ +1 267 468-0111. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Quality Inn-Montgomeryville (formerly Comfort Inn), 678 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, ☏ +1 215 361-3600. (updated Jul 2025) 3 Homewood Suites by Hilton - Lansdale, 1200 Pennbrooke Pkwy, ☏ +1 215 362-6400. 170-suite hotel in the Lansdale area. Complimentary breakfast and M-Th Managers' reception. Meeting space, business center, outdoor pool, fitness room. 100% satisfaction guarantee. Hilton Honors Reward Program. (updated Jul 2025) 4 Courtyard Philadelphia Montgomeryville, 544 Dekalb Pike, Montgomeryville, ☏ +1 215-699-7247. This is a non-smoking hotel with wireless capabilities. There is complimentary parking onsite for this hotel. This hotel is in near the Montgomery Mall and other shops as well as an assortment of restaurants. (updated Jul 2025) 5 Holiday Inn Lansdale, 1750 Sumneytown Pike, ☏ +1 215 368-3800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jul 2025) 6 Joseph Ambler Inn, 1005 Horsham Rd, North Wales, ☏ +1 215 362-7500. Authentically restored country inn on 12-acres of rolling countryside has 52 guest rooms, decorated with antiques and period furnishings, an elegant colonial restaurant in a restored barn. Romantic getaways, banquets, weddings, meetings. (updated Jul 2025)
Lansdale SEPTA Station, 101 W. Main St, ☏ +1 215 855-3013. The Lansdale/Doylestown Line runs from Center City through Doylestown, stopping at Lansdale on the way. SEPTA buses run regularly throughout the day.
Travel tips adapted from Lansdale 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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