Palo Alto, PA Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Palo Alto, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 69 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Palo Alto, PA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
317.5 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 27m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Palo Alto, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Palo Alto, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Palo Alto, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Palo Alto, PA
Driving from Palo Alto, PA
On average, trips departing from Palo Alto, PA run 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 69 miles (1h 27m), while the shortest is just 69 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Palo Alto, PA most often head toward Scranton, PA (69.2 mi, 1h 27m). 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 69-mile trip from Palo Alto, PA, budget about $11 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 1 mapped routes leaving Palo Alto, PA and 5 routes heading into Palo Alto, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 69 to 69 miles.
The longest mapped route from Palo Alto, PA covers 69 miles and takes approximately 1h 27m. Shorter options start at just 69 miles.
The average route from Palo Alto, PA runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 69-mile trip from Palo Alto, PA costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Palo Alto, PA include Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Palo Alto, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
985
Median Income
$56,875
Median Home Value
$84,200
Median Age
41.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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