Wind Gap, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Wind Gap, PA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 50 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Wind Gap, PA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
358.9 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Scranton, PA
Plan Around Wind Gap, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wind Gap, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wind Gap, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wind Gap, PA
Driving from Wind Gap, PA
Expect an average of 50 miles and about 1h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Wind Gap, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 50 miles (1h 6m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Wind Gap, PA most often head toward Scranton, PA (50.3 mi, 1h 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 50-mile trip from Wind Gap, PA, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Wind Gap, PA and 4 routes heading into Wind Gap, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 50 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wind Gap, PA covers 50 miles and takes approximately 1h 6m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Wind Gap, PA runs about 50 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 50-mile trip from Wind Gap, PA costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wind Gap, PA include Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wind Gap, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,202
Median Income
$74,803
Median Home Value
$201,800
Median Age
45.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Wind Gap, PA at a Glance
Founded
1740
Elevation
2,477 ft
Area
1 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1186237), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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