Jim Thorpe, PA Road Trips

Jim Thorpe, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 116 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jim Thorpe, PA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

292.5 mi

McMurray, PA

Quickest Drive

43m

Allentown, PA

Plan Around Jim Thorpe, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

McMurray, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA 283.7 mi · 6h 3m Altoona, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA 174.2 mi · 3h 25m Croydon, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA 87.6 mi · 1h 45m Whitman, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA 85.8 mi · 1h 47m

Continue From Jim Thorpe, PA

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

Jim Thorpe, PA to McMurray, PA 292.5 mi · 6h 3m Jim Thorpe, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 270.9 mi · 4h 46m Jim Thorpe, PA to Altoona, PA 174.1 mi · 3h 24m Jim Thorpe, PA to Croydon, PA 87.4 mi · 1h 44m

Trips from Jim Thorpe, PA

Jim Thorpe, PA to McMurray, PA

292.5 mi 6h 3m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

270.9 mi 4h 46m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Altoona, PA

174.1 mi 3h 24m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Croydon, PA

87.4 mi 1h 44m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Whitman, PA

85.9 mi 1h 48m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Upper Darby, PA

80.7 mi 1h 44m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Reading, PA

54.2 mi 1h 22m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Scranton, PA

48.3 mi 1h 5m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Bethlehem, PA

32.5 mi 55m

Jim Thorpe, PA to Allentown, PA

31.4 mi 43m

Driving from Jim Thorpe, PA

Expect an average of 116 miles and about 2h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Jim Thorpe, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jim Thorpe, PA include McMurray, PA (292.5 mi, 6h 3m), Pittsburgh, PA (270.9 mi, 4h 46m), Altoona, PA (174.1 mi, 3h 24m), Croydon, PA (87.4 mi, 1h 44m), and Whitman, PA (85.9 mi, 1h 48m). 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 116-mile trip from Jim Thorpe, PA, budget about $19 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 10 mapped routes leaving Jim Thorpe, PA and 9 routes heading into Jim Thorpe, PA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 293 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jim Thorpe, PA covers 293 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Jim Thorpe, PA runs about 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 116-mile trip from Jim Thorpe, PA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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