Howard, PA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Howard, PA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 149 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Howard, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

220.6 mi

Bristol, PA

Quickest Drive

2h 40m

Scranton, PA

Plan Around Howard, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Bristol, PA to Howard, PA 220.6 mi · 4h 13m Croydon, PA to Howard, PA 218.5 mi · 4h 10m Erie, PA to Howard, PA 216.4 mi · 3h 59m Upper Darby, PA to Howard, PA 211.6 mi · 4h 9m

Continue From Howard, PA

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

Howard, PA to Allentown, PA 149.3 mi · 3h 7m Howard, PA to Reading, PA 138.8 mi · 2h 54m

Trips from Howard, PA

Howard, PA to Allentown, PA

149.3 mi 3h 7m

Howard, PA to Reading, PA

138.8 mi 2h 54m

Driving from Howard, PA

Expect an average of 149 miles and about 3h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Howard, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 157 miles (3h 19m), while the shortest is just 139 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Howard, PA most often head toward Bethlehem, PA (157.4 mi, 3h 19m), Allentown, PA (149.3 mi, 3h 7m), and Reading, PA (138.8 mi, 2h 54m). 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 149-mile trip from Howard, PA, budget about $24 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. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Howard, PA and 9 routes heading into Howard, PA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 139 to 157 miles.

The longest mapped route from Howard, PA covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 19m. Shorter options start at just 139 miles.

The average route from Howard, PA runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 149-mile trip from Howard, PA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Howard, PA include Bethlehem, PA, Allentown, PA and Reading, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.