Mercer, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Mercer, PA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 281 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Mercer, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
365.6 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
5h 12m
City of Scranton, PA
Plan Around Mercer, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mercer, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mercer, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mercer, PA
Driving from Mercer, PA
On average, trips departing from Mercer, PA run 281 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 12m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 12m), while the shortest is just 281 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mercer, PA include City of Scranton, PA (281.4 mi, 5h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.46 per gallon. For the typical 281-mile trip from Mercer, PA, budget about $50 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 1 mapped routes leaving Mercer, PA and 6 routes heading into Mercer, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 281 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mercer, PA covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 12m. Shorter options start at just 281 miles.
The average route from Mercer, PA runs about 281 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.46/gallon for regular), the average 281-mile trip from Mercer, PA costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mercer, PA include City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mercer, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,847
Median Income
$44,865
Median Home Value
$130,300
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mercer, PA at a Glance
Founded
1803
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Mercer, PA
A sampling of people born in Mercer, PA.
John Bingham
1815–1900
American politician (1815–1900)
David Vogan
1954
American mathematician
Henry Donnel Foster
1808–1880
American politician (1808–1880)
William Swan Garvin
1806–1883
American politician
Samuel Waugh
1814–1885
American painter (1814-1885)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Mercer, PA.
Mercer County Courthouse
historic county courthouse located at Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
City data from Wikidata (Q1186529), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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