Delaware, PA Road Trips

Delaware, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 77 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Delaware, PA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

120 mi

Philadelphia, PA

Quickest Drive

1h 22m

City of Scranton, PA

Plan Around Delaware, PA

Continue From Delaware, PA

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

Delaware, PA to Philadelphia, PA 120 mi · 2h 44m Delaware, PA to Abington, PA 96 mi · 2h 33m Delaware, PA to Allentown, PA 60.3 mi · 1h 32m Delaware, PA to City of Scranton, PA 57.1 mi · 1h 22m

Trips from Delaware, PA

Delaware, PA to Philadelphia, PA

120 mi 2h 44m

Delaware, PA to Abington, PA

96 mi 2h 33m

Delaware, PA to Allentown, PA

60.3 mi 1h 32m

Delaware, PA to City of Scranton, PA

57.1 mi 1h 22m

Delaware, PA to Bethlehem, PA

53.9 mi 1h 24m

Driving from Delaware, PA

The typical drive from Delaware, PA covers about 77 miles and takes around 1h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 120 miles (2h 44m), while the shortest is just 54 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Delaware, PA most often head toward Philadelphia, PA (120 mi, 2h 44m), Abington, PA (96 mi, 2h 33m), Allentown, PA (60.3 mi, 1h 32m), City of Scranton, PA (57.1 mi, 1h 22m), and Bethlehem, PA (53.9 mi, 1h 24m). 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 77-mile trip from Delaware, PA, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Delaware, PA and 0 routes heading into Delaware, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 54 to 120 miles.

The longest mapped route from Delaware, PA covers 120 miles and takes approximately 2h 44m. Shorter options start at just 54 miles.

The average route from Delaware, PA runs about 77 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 77-mile trip from Delaware, PA costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Delaware, PA include Philadelphia, PA, Abington, PA, Allentown, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Delaware, PA

Philadelphia, PA 120 mi Abington, PA 96 mi Allentown, PA 60.3 mi City of Scranton, PA 57.1 mi Bethlehem, PA 53.9 mi

Nearby Hubs

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

Bethlehem, PA 53.9 mi · 1h 24m City of Scranton, PA 57.1 mi · 1h 22m Allentown, PA 60.3 mi · 1h 32m Abington, PA 96 mi · 2h 33m Philadelphia, PA 120 mi · 2h 44m