Preston, PA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Preston, PA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Preston, PA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

114.4 mi

Philadelphia, PA

Quickest Drive

29m

City of Scranton, PA

Plan Around Preston, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Philadelphia, PA to Preston, PA 114.4 mi · 2h 19m Haverford, PA to Preston, PA 105.6 mi · 2h 11m Reading, PA to Preston, PA 83.2 mi · 1h 44m Bethlehem, PA to Preston, PA 70.5 mi · 1h 34m

Continue From Preston, PA

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

Preston, PA to Haverford, PA 106.4 mi · 2h 10m Preston, PA to Reading, PA 84.2 mi · 1h 45m Preston, PA to Bethlehem, PA 72.4 mi · 1h 32m Preston, PA to Scranton, PA 22 mi · 30m

Trips from Preston, PA

Preston, PA to Haverford, PA

106.4 mi 2h 10m

Preston, PA to Reading, PA

84.2 mi 1h 45m

Preston, PA to Bethlehem, PA

72.4 mi 1h 32m

Preston, PA to Scranton, PA

22 mi 30m

Preston, PA to City of Scranton, PA

21.6 mi 29m

Driving from Preston, PA

Expect an average of 61 miles and about 1h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Preston, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 106 miles (2h 10m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Preston, PA are Haverford, PA (106.4 mi, 2h 10m), Reading, PA (84.2 mi, 1h 45m), Bethlehem, PA (72.4 mi, 1h 32m), Scranton, PA (22 mi, 30m), and City of Scranton, PA (21.6 mi, 29m). 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 61-mile trip from Preston, PA, budget about $10 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 5 mapped routes leaving Preston, PA and 6 routes heading into Preston, PA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 106 miles.

The longest mapped route from Preston, PA covers 106 miles and takes approximately 2h 10m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Preston, PA runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from Preston, PA costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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