Ardmore, PA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Ardmore, PA is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ardmore, PA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

227.8 mi

Altoona, PA

Quickest Drive

20m

Philadelphia, PA

Plan Around Ardmore, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

State College, PA to Ardmore, PA 182.5 mi · 3h 53m

Continue From Ardmore, PA

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

Ardmore, PA to Altoona, PA 227.8 mi · 4h 20m Ardmore, PA to Harrisburg, PA 96.6 mi · 2h Ardmore, PA to Hempfield, PA 75.5 mi · 1h 40m Ardmore, PA to Allentown, PA 53.4 mi · 1h 11m

Trips from Ardmore, PA

Ardmore, PA to Altoona, PA

227.8 mi 4h 20m

Ardmore, PA to Harrisburg, PA

96.6 mi 2h

Ardmore, PA to Hempfield, PA

75.5 mi 1h 40m

Ardmore, PA to Allentown, PA

53.4 mi 1h 11m

Ardmore, PA to Bethlehem, PA

51.4 mi 1h 19m

Ardmore, PA to Bristol, PA

29.7 mi 52m

Ardmore, PA to Croydon, PA

26.6 mi 45m

Ardmore, PA to Whitman, PA

13.3 mi 27m

Ardmore, PA to Norristown, PA

10.2 mi 23m

Ardmore, PA to Philadelphia, PA

9.2 mi 20m

Driving from Ardmore, PA

On average, trips departing from Ardmore, PA run 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 20m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 20m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Ardmore, PA include Altoona, PA (227.8 mi, 4h 20m), Harrisburg, PA (96.6 mi, 2h), Hempfield, PA (75.5 mi, 1h 40m), Allentown, PA (53.4 mi, 1h 11m), and Bethlehem, PA (51.4 mi, 1h 19m). 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 59-mile trip from Ardmore, PA, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Ardmore, PA and 1 routes heading into Ardmore, PA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 228 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ardmore, PA covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 20m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Ardmore, PA runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, PA include Altoona, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Hempfield, PA and Allentown, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Ardmore, PA

Harrisburg, PA 96.6 mi Hempfield, PA 75.5 mi Allentown, PA 53.4 mi Bethlehem, PA 51.4 mi Bristol, PA 29.7 mi Croydon, PA 26.6 mi Whitman, PA 13.3 mi Norristown, PA 10.2 mi Philadelphia, PA 9.2 mi

Trips to Ardmore, PA

State College, PA to Ardmore, PA

182.5 mi 3h 53m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Ardmore, PA that also have route pages.

Philadelphia, PA 9.2 mi · 20m Norristown, PA 10.2 mi · 23m Whitman, PA 13.3 mi · 27m Croydon, PA 26.6 mi · 45m Bristol, PA 29.7 mi · 52m Bethlehem, PA 51.4 mi · 1h 19m Allentown, PA 53.4 mi · 1h 11m Hempfield, PA 75.5 mi · 1h 40m