West Newton, PA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, West Newton, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 269 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from West Newton, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
295 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
5h 6m
Allentown, PA
Plan Around West Newton, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From West Newton, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from West Newton, PA
Driving from West Newton, PA
Expect an average of 269 miles and about 5h 20m behind the wheel when leaving West Newton, 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 280 miles (5h 36m), while the shortest is just 260 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving West Newton, PA most often head toward Scranton, PA (279.8 mi, 5h 36m), Bethlehem, PA (267.8 mi, 5h 17m), and Allentown, PA (259.7 mi, 5h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.48 per gallon. For the typical 269-mile trip from West Newton, PA, budget about $47 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 3 mapped routes leaving West Newton, PA and 3 routes heading into West Newton, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 260 to 280 miles.
The longest mapped route from West Newton, PA covers 280 miles and takes approximately 5h 36m. Shorter options start at just 260 miles.
The average route from West Newton, PA runs about 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.48/gallon for regular), the average 269-mile trip from West Newton, PA costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from West Newton, PA include Scranton, PA, Bethlehem, PA and Allentown, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
West Newton, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,630
Median Income
$47,250
Median Home Value
$130,300
Median Age
50.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
West Newton, PA at a Glance
Founded
1788
Elevation
2,549 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from West Newton, PA
A sampling of people born in West Newton, PA.
Ben McCauley
1986
American basketball player (born 1986)
City data from Wikidata (Q1181196), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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