Lima, PA Road Trips

Lima, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 126 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lima, PA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

396.4 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

36m

Philadelphia, PA

Plan Around Lima, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Erie, PA to Lima, PA 396.4 mi · 7h 41m City of Scranton, PA to Lima, PA 125.6 mi · 2h 28m Bristol, PA to Lima, PA 46.8 mi · 1h 4m Philadelphia, PA to Lima, PA 17.9 mi · 36m

Continue From Lima, PA

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

Lima, PA to City of Scranton, PA 125.6 mi · 2h 28m

Trips from Lima, PA

Lima, PA to City of Scranton, PA

125.6 mi 2h 28m

Driving from Lima, PA

Expect an average of 126 miles and about 2h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Lima, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 126 miles (2h 28m), while the shortest is just 126 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lima, PA most often head toward City of Scranton, PA (125.6 mi, 2h 28m). 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 126-mile trip from Lima, PA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lima, PA and 4 routes heading into Lima, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 126 to 126 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lima, PA covers 126 miles and takes approximately 2h 28m. Shorter options start at just 126 miles.

The average route from Lima, PA runs about 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 126-mile trip from Lima, PA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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