Media, PA Road Trips
Media, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Media, PA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
295.2 mi
McMurray, PA
Quickest Drive
21m
Haverford, PA
Plan Around Media, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Media, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Media, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Media, PA
Driving from Media, PA
The typical drive from Media, PA covers about 107 miles and takes around 2h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h 41m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Media, PA are Pittsburgh, PA (293.2 mi, 5h 41m), City of Scranton, PA (122.7 mi, 2h 24m), Harrisburg, PA (94.4 mi, 2h 1m), Philadelphia, PA (14.8 mi, 31m), and Haverford, PA (10.2 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 107-mile trip from Media, PA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Media, PA and 3 routes heading into Media, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Media, PA covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 41m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Media, PA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Media, PA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Media, PA include Pittsburgh, PA, City of Scranton, PA, Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Media, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,868
Median Income
$86,219
Median Home Value
$398,400
Median Age
43.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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