Philipsburg, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Philipsburg, PA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 169-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Philipsburg, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
228.3 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
3h 16m
City of Scranton, PA
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Trips from Philipsburg, PA
Driving from Philipsburg, PA
Expect an average of 187 miles and about 3h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Philipsburg, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 37m), while the shortest is just 169 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Philipsburg, PA include Croydon, PA (228.3 mi, 4h 37m), Erie, PA (185 mi, 3h 25m), Allentown, PA (184.4 mi, 3h 44m), Scranton, PA (169.8 mi, 3h 17m), and City of Scranton, PA (169.4 mi, 3h 16m). 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 187-mile trip from Philipsburg, PA, budget about $30 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Philipsburg, PA and 0 routes heading into Philipsburg, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 169 to 228 miles.
The longest mapped route from Philipsburg, PA covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 37m. Shorter options start at just 169 miles.
The average route from Philipsburg, PA runs about 187 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 187-mile trip from Philipsburg, PA costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Philipsburg, PA include Croydon, PA, Erie, PA, Allentown, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Philipsburg, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,754
Median Income
$44,282
Median Home Value
$151,700
Median Age
44.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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