Lansdowne, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lansdowne, PA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 61-mile quick runs to 418-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lansdowne, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
418.3 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
40m
Abington, PA
Plan Around Lansdowne, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lansdowne, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lansdowne, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lansdowne, PA
Driving from Lansdowne, PA
The typical drive from Lansdowne, PA covers about 240 miles and takes around 4h 34m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 418 miles (7h 48m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lansdowne, PA are Erie, PA (418.3 mi, 7h 48m) and Reading, PA (61.2 mi, 1h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.25 per gallon. For the typical 240-mile trip from Lansdowne, PA, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Lansdowne, PA and 3 routes heading into Lansdowne, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 418 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lansdowne, PA covers 418 miles and takes approximately 7h 48m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.
The average route from Lansdowne, PA runs about 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.25/gallon for regular), the average 240-mile trip from Lansdowne, PA costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lansdowne, PA include Erie, PA and Reading, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lansdowne, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,064
Median Income
$69,261
Median Home Value
$199,200
Median Age
41.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lansdowne, PA at a Glance
Founded
1893
Elevation
354 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Lansdowne, PA
A sampling of people born in Lansdowne, PA.
Kurt Vile
1980
American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer
Edward Hughes
1920–2012
Catholic bishop
Steve Gunn
American musician
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lansdowne, PA.
Lansdowne Theatre
theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
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Traveler Guide to Lansdowne, PA
Lansdowne is a borough of 10,700 people (2019) in Pennsylvania. It has many lovely, big old houses several historic buildings, and a sycamore tree that has been growing since the 1760s.
Lansdowne, commonly confused with Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a small, quaint place 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia. Lansdowne is 1.2 square miles in size with a population of a little over 11,000. Lansdowne is very community-based, with many community groups, such as boys and girls clubs, boys scout and girl scout troops, American Legion Posts, and many more. Lansdowne also has many places of worship and private and parochial schools. Lansdowne might be small on area and population, but it is bulging at the seams with history.
Lansdowne provides walking tours throughout its historic districts. Lansdowne Train Station. Lansdowne Borough Hall. Lansdowne Friends Meeting. Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District. World War One Monument. World War Two Monument. Lansdowne Park National Historic District. Sycamore Tree Park. Trinity United Methodist. Penn Wood High School. First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne. St. John's Episcopal. St. Philomena's Catholic Church. Lansdowne Baptist. Twentieth Century Club, [2]. Hosts several wonderful live plays by the Celebration Theater. Tickets for these wonderful performances are only $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for children.
Other than exploring the beautiful history of Lansdowne, there are plenty of activities to participate in. Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival (formerly the Lansdowne Arts Festival), N. Landsdowne Ave between E. Lacrosse and Baltimore Ave. Late September. Live music, artists, performances, demonstrations, children's activities, food trucks and a beer garden. Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N Lansdowne Ave, ☏ +1 610-622-1189. A 75-piece orchestra which has been performing since 1946. Tickets $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $5 for students. (updated Aug 2020) Lansdowne Folk Club has folk music concerts. There are also nine lovely borough parks: Hoffman Park, Scottdale Road. 8 acres with baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, four tennis courts, pavilion, swings bathrooms and picnic tables. Hays Park, Nyack and Sayers Avenues. 1.2 acres with basketball courts, tot-lot toys, swings, slide and picnic tables. Interboro Park, Cedar and Walnut Aves. 3 acres with basketball courts, tot-lot toys, swings and slide. Belmont Park, Belmont and Plumstead Aves. 3.9 acres with basketball courts, swings, slide, tot-lot toys and big toys. Sycamore Park, LaCrosse and Wycombe Aves. 1-acre meditative setting with benches. Home of the symbol of Lansdowne, its very old Sycamore tree. Reservoir Park, Greenwood and Ardmore Avenue. 1.4 acres, undeveloped. Pennock Woods, Pennock Terrace. 6.5 acres of County open space with Lansdowne Bird Sanctuary. Shrigley Woods, Scottdale and Hilldale Rds. 6.5 acres of undeveloped county open space.
Most of the restaurants are small, family-owned and very inexpensive. Mesquite BBQ Restaurant, 21 N Lansdowne Ave. Mission Burrito, 32 S Lansdowne Ave. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 7 N Lansdowne Ave. Best Quality Pizza, 208 N Wycombe Ave. Paul Revere Pizza House, 193 Shadeland Ave. Empire Diner, 106 E Baltimore Ave. Cafe Harlem, 717 Church Ln. B's Que Shot Lounge, 527 E Baltimore Ave. Pizza Paradise, 525 S Wycombe Ave. Lansdowne Chinese Restaurant, 10 N Lansdowne Ave. Doc's Deli, 61 Hartley Rd. Danny's Corner Tavern, 65 N Union Ave. Colonial Kitchen, 103 N Union Ave. Jerry's Bar, 707 E Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne Diner, 2 N Lansdowne Ave.
Lansdowne is a dry town, but the city of Philadelphia, which is only thirty minutes away, has a great night life. There are also several beer distributors and liquor stores bordering Lansdowne on all sides.
There are no hotels located directly in Lansdowne, but there are several very close by in Upper Darby and Philadelphia.
The 101 Media, and 102 Sharon Hill trolleys both run through Lansdowne along with the Media/Elwyn Line train, 109, 113, and Route 30 buses as well as various other forms of SEPTA. It is easy to figure out how to ride SEPTA through their website: [1] You can also drive into town and park your car in one of the many parking lots and begin your walking tour throughout one of many historic districts. You can fly into Philadelphia International Airport and rent a car or take a taxi, if you do not live within driving distance.
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