Luzerne, PA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Luzerne, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 205 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Luzerne, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
304.6 mi
City of Scranton, PA
Quickest Drive
29m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Luzerne, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Luzerne, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Luzerne, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Luzerne, PA
Driving from Luzerne, PA
Expect an average of 205 miles and about 4h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Luzerne, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 305 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Luzerne, PA most often head toward City of Scranton, PA (304.6 mi, 6h 11m), Haverford, PA (290.5 mi, 5h 42m), and Scranton, PA (20.9 mi, 29m). 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 205-mile trip from Luzerne, PA, budget about $33 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. 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 Luzerne, PA and 3 routes heading into Luzerne, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 305 miles.
The longest mapped route from Luzerne, PA covers 305 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Luzerne, PA runs about 205 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 205-mile trip from Luzerne, PA costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Luzerne, PA include City of Scranton, PA, Haverford, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Luzerne, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,720
Median Income
$39,257
Median Home Value
$113,700
Median Age
50.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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