Lykens, PA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Lykens, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 112 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lykens, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
133.3 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 56m
City of Scranton, PA
Plan Around Lykens, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lykens, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lykens, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lykens, PA
Driving from Lykens, PA
On average, trips departing from Lykens, PA run 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 133 miles (2h 50m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lykens, PA include Bristol, PA (133.3 mi, 2h 50m), Upper Darby, PA (115.8 mi, 2h 46m), Haverford, PA (106.8 mi, 2h 31m), and City of Scranton, PA (93 mi, 1h 56m). 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 112-mile trip from Lykens, PA, budget about $18 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Lykens, PA and 1 routes heading into Lykens, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 133 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lykens, PA covers 133 miles and takes approximately 2h 50m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.
The average route from Lykens, PA runs about 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 112-mile trip from Lykens, PA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lykens, PA include Bristol, PA, Upper Darby, PA, Haverford, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lykens, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,830
Median Income
$69,125
Median Home Value
$101,300
Median Age
43.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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