Northampton, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Northampton, PA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 84 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Northampton, PA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
196.2 mi
Altoona, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 4m
Reading, PA
Plan Around Northampton, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Northampton, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Northampton, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Northampton, PA
Driving from Northampton, PA
Expect an average of 84 miles and about 1h 47m behind the wheel when leaving Northampton, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 196 miles (3h 57m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Northampton, PA are Altoona, PA (196.1 mi, 3h 57m), Croydon, PA (72.2 mi, 1h 29m), Scranton, PA (70 mi, 1h 29m), Philadelphia, PA (66.6 mi, 1h 26m), and Haverford, PA (57.7 mi, 1h 18m). 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 84-mile trip from Northampton, PA, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Northampton, PA and 3 routes heading into Northampton, PA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 196 miles.
The longest mapped route from Northampton, PA covers 196 miles and takes approximately 3h 57m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.
The average route from Northampton, PA runs about 84 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 84-mile trip from Northampton, PA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Northampton, PA include Altoona, PA, Croydon, PA, Scranton, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Northampton, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,366
Median Income
$82,719
Median Home Value
$225,400
Median Age
42.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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