Washington, PA Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Washington, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 312 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Washington, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
324.6 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
5h 45m
Allentown, PA
Plan Around Washington, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Washington, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Washington, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Washington, PA
Driving from Washington, PA
Expect an average of 312 miles and about 6h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Washington, PA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 2m), while the shortest is just 312 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Washington, PA are Philadelphia, PA (312.3 mi, 6h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.48 per gallon. For the typical 312-mile trip from Washington, PA, budget about $55 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Washington, PA and 4 routes heading into Washington, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 312 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Washington, PA covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 2m. Shorter options start at just 312 miles.
The average route from Washington, PA runs about 312 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.48/gallon for regular), the average 312-mile trip from Washington, PA costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Washington, PA include Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Washington, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,361
Median Income
$52,350
Median Home Value
$121,000
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Washington, PA at a Glance
Founded
1768
Elevation
1,155 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Washington, PA
A sampling of people born in Washington, PA.
Joseph Albert Walker
1921–1966
American test pilot (1921–1966)
Edward Goodrich Acheson
1856–1931
American chemist (1856–1931)
Bud Yorkin
1926–2015
American producer, director, and screenwriter (1926–2015)
Eddie Jones
1934–2019
American actor (1934–2019)
Rebecca Harding Davis
1831–1910
American journalist (1831–1910)
Paige Spara
1989
actress
Jerry Sandusky
1944
American criminal
Harold Wilson
1903–1981
American rower (1903-1981)
Keith Wayne
1945–2010
American actor, professional wrestler and singer (1945-2010)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Washington, PA.
David Bradford House
historic house in Pennsylvania, USA, home of David Bradford, a leader of the Whiskey Rebellion
F. Julius LeMoyne House
historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station
former freight railroad station in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington Armory
armory in Washington, United States of America
Washington County Courthouse
courthouse in Pennsylvania
Washington County Jail
listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Washington Trust Building
building in Washington, Pennslyvannia, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q594697), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Washington, PA
Washington is a city in the South Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania.
Washington is the county seat of Washington County. Prior to the founding of Pennsylvania, the French call the area "Wissameking", the catfish place, after a Delaware Indian chief known as "Catfish". An early settler created a plot of land that he originally called "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town". Before the plot was registered, the name was changed to "Washington". The town was the center of the Whiskey Rebellion in the 1790s. The town was incorporated in 1810. City Hall, 55 West Maiden Street, ☏ +1 742 223-4200, fax: +1 742 223-4229, [email protected]. Mon-Fr 8:30AM-5PM.
1 Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, ☏ +1 742 228-9256, fax: +1 742 228-9675, [email protected]. Mar 30-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Dec 16: Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM; Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM. Great family location that includes a ride on a working trolley and the (alleged) title star of the film A Streetcar Named Desire. Adult: $9, 62+: $8, 3-15: $6, under 3: free. 2 Bradford House Museum, 175 S Main St, ☏ +1 724 222-3604, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2020)
1 Wild Things Park, ☏ +1 724 250-9555. Home of the Washington Wild Things baseball team. (updated Oct 2020)
1 The Union Grill, 13 1/2 E Wheeling St, ☏ +1 724 222-2860. (updated Oct 2020)
1 The George Washington Hotel, 60 S Main St, ☏ +1 724 225-3200. (updated Oct 2020)
Washington is unusually well-served by Interstate highways for a city of its size, with I-70 and I-79 intersecting (and briefly running concurrently) just outside the city. US Routes 19 (north-south) and 40 (east-west) also meet in the city center. Pittsburgh International Airport, approximately 45-60 minutes away (depending on traffic) by car, is the closest airport with commercial service.
Freedom Transit, ☏ +1 724-223-8747, toll-free: +1-888-811-9704, [email protected]. Provides three local routes and an express route to Pittsburgh. $2 local $4 to Pittsburgh.
Travel tips adapted from Washington (Pennsylvania) 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.
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