Jackson, PA Road Trips

With 10 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Jackson, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 19-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Jackson, PA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

291 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

44m

Summer Hill, PA

Plan Around Jackson, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Erie, PA to Jackson, PA 291 mi · 5h 38m McMurray, PA to Jackson, PA 243.4 mi · 5h 29m Pittsburgh, PA to Jackson, PA 228.6 mi · 5h Bristol, PA to Jackson, PA 156.7 mi · 3h 14m

Continue From Jackson, PA

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

Jackson, PA to Erie, PA 289.9 mi · 5h 37m Jackson, PA to McMurray, PA 241.1 mi · 5h 30m Jackson, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 228.1 mi · 5h 1m Jackson, PA to Bristol, PA 157 mi · 3h 14m

Trips from Jackson, PA

Jackson, PA to Erie, PA

289.9 mi 5h 37m

Jackson, PA to McMurray, PA

241.1 mi 5h 30m

Jackson, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

228.1 mi 5h 1m

Jackson, PA to Bristol, PA

157 mi 3h 14m

Jackson, PA to Croydon, PA

154.8 mi 3h 11m

Jackson, PA to Upper Darby, PA

148.1 mi 3h 11m

Jackson, PA to Haverford, PA

140.4 mi 2h 59m

Jackson, PA to Reading, PA

94 mi 2h 15m

Jackson, PA to Scranton, PA

55.9 mi 1h 33m

Jackson, PA to Summer Hill, PA

18.5 mi 44m

Driving from Jackson, PA

The typical drive from Jackson, PA covers about 153 miles and takes around 3h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jackson, PA include Erie, PA (289.9 mi, 5h 37m), McMurray, PA (241.1 mi, 5h 30m), Pittsburgh, PA (228.1 mi, 5h 1m), Bristol, PA (157 mi, 3h 14m), and Croydon, PA (154.8 mi, 3h 11m). 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 153-mile trip from Jackson, PA, budget about $25 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 10 mapped routes leaving Jackson, PA and 9 routes heading into Jackson, PA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 290 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jackson, PA covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.

The average route from Jackson, PA runs about 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 153-mile trip from Jackson, PA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson, PA include Erie, PA, McMurray, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Bristol, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.