Pen Argyl, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Pen Argyl, PA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 312-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pen Argyl, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
360.7 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 11m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Pen Argyl, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Pen Argyl, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pen Argyl, PA
Driving from Pen Argyl, PA
On average, trips departing from Pen Argyl, PA run 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 26m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 24m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Pen Argyl, PA include McMurray, PA (312.3 mi, 6h 24m), Pittsburgh, PA (307.9 mi, 6h 7m), Altoona, PA (209.3 mi, 4h 3m), and Scranton, PA (52.2 mi, 1h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 220-mile trip from Pen Argyl, PA, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Pen Argyl, PA and 3 routes heading into Pen Argyl, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pen Argyl, PA covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 24m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Pen Argyl, PA runs about 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 220-mile trip from Pen Argyl, PA costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pen Argyl, PA include McMurray, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Altoona, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pen Argyl, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,489
Median Income
$79,948
Median Home Value
$172,100
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Pen Argyl, PA at a Glance
Founded
1882
Elevation
2,562 ft
Area
1 mi²
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