Hershey, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Hershey, PA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 94-mile quick runs to 219-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hershey, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
219.1 mi
Pittsburgh, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 59m
Philadelphia, PA
Plan Around Hershey, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hershey, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hershey, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hershey, PA
Driving from Hershey, PA
On average, trips departing from Hershey, PA run 175 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 20m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 219 miles (4h 25m), while the shortest is just 94 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hershey, PA most often head toward Pittsburgh, PA (219.1 mi, 3h 38m), Penn Hills, PA (214.6 mi, 3h 32m), Mount Lebanon, PA (214.5 mi, 4h 25m), Bethel Park, PA (213.2 mi, 4h 22m), and Philadelphia, PA (94.7 mi, 1h 59m). 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 175-mile trip from Hershey, PA, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Hershey, PA and 3 routes heading into Hershey, PA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 94 to 219 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hershey, PA covers 219 miles and takes approximately 4h 25m. Shorter options start at just 94 miles.
The average route from Hershey, PA runs about 175 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 175-mile trip from Hershey, PA costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hershey, PA include Pittsburgh, PA, Penn Hills, PA, Mount Lebanon, PA and Bethel Park, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Hershey, PA
Trips to Hershey, PA
Nearby Hubs
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