Ephrata, PA Road Trips

With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Ephrata, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 85 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ephrata, PA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

115.3 mi

Scranton, PA

Quickest Drive

1h 24m

Philadelphia, PA

Plan Around Ephrata, PA

Continue From Ephrata, PA

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

Ephrata, PA to Scranton, PA 115.3 mi · 2h 30m Ephrata, PA to City of Scranton, PA 114.9 mi · 2h 29m Ephrata, PA to Philadelphia, PA 67 mi · 1h 24m Ephrata, PA to Upper Darby, PA 65.8 mi · 1h 28m

Trips from Ephrata, PA

Ephrata, PA to Scranton, PA

115.3 mi 2h 30m

Ephrata, PA to City of Scranton, PA

114.9 mi 2h 29m

Ephrata, PA to Philadelphia, PA

67 mi 1h 24m

Ephrata, PA to Upper Darby, PA

65.8 mi 1h 28m

Ephrata, PA to Bethlehem, PA

60.9 mi 1h 31m

Driving from Ephrata, PA

Expect an average of 85 miles and about 1h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Ephrata, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 115 miles (2h 30m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Ephrata, PA most often head toward Scranton, PA (115.3 mi, 2h 30m), City of Scranton, PA (114.9 mi, 2h 29m), Philadelphia, PA (67 mi, 1h 24m), Upper Darby, PA (65.8 mi, 1h 28m), and Bethlehem, PA (60.9 mi, 1h 31m). 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 85-mile trip from Ephrata, PA, budget about $13 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. 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 Ephrata, PA and 0 routes heading into Ephrata, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 115 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ephrata, PA covers 115 miles and takes approximately 2h 30m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.

The average route from Ephrata, PA runs about 85 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 85-mile trip from Ephrata, PA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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

Short Drives from Ephrata, PA

Scranton, PA 115.3 mi City of Scranton, PA 114.9 mi Philadelphia, PA 67 mi Upper Darby, PA 65.8 mi Bethlehem, PA 60.9 mi

Nearby Hubs

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

Bethlehem, PA 60.9 mi · 1h 31m Upper Darby, PA 65.8 mi · 1h 28m Philadelphia, PA 67 mi · 1h 24m City of Scranton, PA 114.9 mi · 2h 29m Scranton, PA 115.3 mi · 2h 30m