Punxsutawney, PA Road Trips

With 2 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Punxsutawney, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 217-mile quick runs to 239-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Punxsutawney, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

301.2 mi

Bristol, PA

Quickest Drive

4h 6m

Scranton, PA

Plan Around Punxsutawney, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Punxsutawney, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bristol, PA to Punxsutawney, PA 301.2 mi · 5h 41m Bensalem, PA to Punxsutawney, PA 295.3 mi · 5h 31m Philadelphia, PA to Punxsutawney, PA 293.6 mi · 5h 33m Haverford, PA to Punxsutawney, PA 284.8 mi · 5h 25m

Continue From Punxsutawney, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Punxsutawney, PA to Bethlehem, PA 239.2 mi · 4h 44m Punxsutawney, PA to Scranton, PA 216.5 mi · 4h 6m

Trips from Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney, PA to Bethlehem, PA

239.2 mi 4h 44m

Punxsutawney, PA to Scranton, PA

216.5 mi 4h 6m

Driving from Punxsutawney, PA

On average, trips departing from Punxsutawney, PA run 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 44m), while the shortest is just 217 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Punxsutawney, PA most often head toward Bethlehem, PA (239.2 mi, 4h 44m) and Scranton, PA (216.5 mi, 4h 6m). 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 228-mile trip from Punxsutawney, PA, budget about $39 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 2 mapped routes leaving Punxsutawney, PA and 6 routes heading into Punxsutawney, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 217 to 239 miles.

The longest mapped route from Punxsutawney, PA covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 44m. Shorter options start at just 217 miles.

The average route from Punxsutawney, PA runs about 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 228-mile trip from Punxsutawney, PA costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Punxsutawney, PA include Bethlehem, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Punxsutawney, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

5,689

Median Income

$43,097

Median Home Value

$102,500

Median Age

45.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney is a borough in southern Jefferson County in the Pennsylvania Wilds, famous nationwide for Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog of Groundhog Day fame, who is traditionally said to determine for the nation whether summer will come sooner or later. Upon popping out of bed on the second of February, if he sees his shadow and returns to the security of his hole in fright, then — so the story goes — the U.S. can be assured that it will be in for a cold, long, rainy spring! See North American wildlife for more on the species.

Visitors expecting to see sights from the Bill Murray film Groundhog Day will be disappointed; that movie was actually shot in Woodstock, Illinois. There are over 30 fiberglass statues of groundhogs throughout the town. 1 Weather Discovery Center, 201 North Findley Street, ☏ +1 814 938-1000. A museum dedicated to educating visitors about weather, what causes certain natural phenomena, and the history of weather prediction. 2 Gobbler's Knob and Groundhog Zoo, 1548 Woodland Ave. Gobbler's Knob is where the annual Groundhog Day festival occurs; where everyone gathers around to see whether or not Phil will see his shadow. During the rest of the year, you can see Punxsutawney Phil at the Groundhog Zoo. 3 Punxsutawney Historical & Genealogical Society, 400-401 W Mahoning St, ☏ +1 814-938-2555, [email protected]. 1-4PM. A museum with displays, artifacts, and information about the area and its history from the days when Native Americans lived here to the day when Punxsutawney Phil established his own residence. The town also has a lot of quaint old buildings, many of them from the 19th century.

Groundhog Day: 2 Feb annually. 3AM-2PM. Virtually the only day of the year when Punxsutawney sees any visitors, Groundhog Day sees the local population rise from about 6,000 to 40,000.

1 Laska's Pizza, 405 N Main St, ☏ +1 814-938-4647. Open 11AM (closed Tu). A pizza place that also serves strombolis, wings on Wednesday, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a covered outdoor seating area and a groundhog statue. $18. (updated Feb 2023)

1 The Inn At Punxsutawney, 188 Alliance Dr, ☏ +1 814-938-5144. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A hotel with a meeting room, swimming pool, and complimentary breakfast. $110. 2 Barclay Bed & Breakfast, 201 E Union St, ☏ +1 814-618-5466. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. A Victorian-style B&B with 6 different rooms to stay in and a gazebo outside. $120. (updated Feb 2023)

Punxsutawney is really in the middle of nowhere—about two hours west of State College, a little less than two hours northeast of Pittsburgh, and an hour and a half northwest of Altoona. It's right off I-80—take exit 101 to PA-255 S, then turn left on Brady St/US-119, which will take you right to the center of town. From Pittsburgh you'll have a scenic drive up PA-28 to Kittanning, where you'll need to connect to PA-85 east, then eventually turn left on PA-210, which will finally take you to a left on US-119. From Altoona/I-99, just follow PA-36 straight to the center of town.

Travel tips adapted from Punxsutawney on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.