Providence, PA Road Trips

Providence, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Providence, PA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

422.1 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

16m

Upper Darby, PA

Plan Around Providence, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Erie, PA to Providence, PA 422.1 mi · 7h 50m Altoona, PA to Providence, PA 228 mi · 4h 29m Scranton, PA to Providence, PA 125.1 mi · 2h 29m Harrisburg, PA to Providence, PA 97.3 mi · 2h 9m

Continue From Providence, PA

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

Providence, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 295.4 mi · 5h 46m Providence, PA to Altoona, PA 227.8 mi · 4h 27m Providence, PA to Harrisburg, PA 96.7 mi · 2h 6m Providence, PA to Bethlehem, PA 60.4 mi · 1h 27m

Trips from Providence, PA

Providence, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

295.4 mi 5h 46m

Providence, PA to Altoona, PA

227.8 mi 4h 27m

Providence, PA to Harrisburg, PA

96.7 mi 2h 6m

Providence, PA to Bethlehem, PA

60.4 mi 1h 27m

Providence, PA to Croydon, PA

34.9 mi 53m

Providence, PA to Bensalem, PA

34.1 mi 52m

Providence, PA to Whitman, PA

15.5 mi 28m

Providence, PA to Haverford, PA

12.1 mi 25m

Providence, PA to Upper Darby, PA

7.4 mi 16m

Driving from Providence, PA

The typical drive from Providence, PA covers about 87 miles and takes around 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 295 miles (5h 46m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Providence, PA include Pittsburgh, PA (295.4 mi, 5h 46m), Altoona, PA (227.8 mi, 4h 27m), Harrisburg, PA (96.7 mi, 2h 6m), Bethlehem, PA (60.4 mi, 1h 27m), and Croydon, PA (34.9 mi, 53m). 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 87-mile trip from Providence, PA, budget about $14 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 9 mapped routes leaving Providence, PA and 11 routes heading into Providence, PA, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 295 miles.

The longest mapped route from Providence, PA covers 295 miles and takes approximately 5h 46m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Providence, PA runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Providence, PA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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