Swarthmore, PA Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Swarthmore, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Swarthmore, PA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

421.5 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

28m

Philadelphia, PA

Plan Around Swarthmore, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Erie, PA to Swarthmore, PA 421.5 mi · 7h 48m

Continue From Swarthmore, PA

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

Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA 312.5 mi · 5h 8m Swarthmore, PA to City of Scranton, PA 123.9 mi · 2h 26m Swarthmore, PA to Reading, PA 64.2 mi · 1h 11m Swarthmore, PA to Allentown, PA 61.7 mi · 1h 18m

Trips from Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA

312.5 mi 5h 8m

Swarthmore, PA to City of Scranton, PA

123.9 mi 2h 26m

Swarthmore, PA to Reading, PA

64.2 mi 1h 11m

Swarthmore, PA to Allentown, PA

61.7 mi 1h 18m

Swarthmore, PA to Bristol, PA

39 mi 49m

Swarthmore, PA to Philadelphia, PA

17.1 mi 28m

Driving from Swarthmore, PA

Expect an average of 103 miles and about 1h 53m behind the wheel when leaving Swarthmore, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 313 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Swarthmore, PA most often head toward McMurray, PA (312.5 mi, 5h 8m), City of Scranton, PA (123.9 mi, 2h 26m), Reading, PA (64.2 mi, 1h 11m), Allentown, PA (61.7 mi, 1h 18m), and Bristol, PA (39 mi, 49m). 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 103-mile trip from Swarthmore, PA, budget about $17 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 6 mapped routes leaving Swarthmore, PA and 1 routes heading into Swarthmore, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 313 miles.

The longest mapped route from Swarthmore, PA covers 313 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Swarthmore, PA runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Swarthmore, PA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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

Short Drives from Swarthmore, PA

City of Scranton, PA 123.9 mi Reading, PA 64.2 mi Allentown, PA 61.7 mi Bristol, PA 39 mi Philadelphia, PA 17.1 mi

Longer Road Trips from Swarthmore, PA

McMurray, PA 5h 8m

Trips to Swarthmore, PA

Erie, PA to Swarthmore, PA

421.5 mi 7h 48m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Swarthmore, PA that also have route pages.

Philadelphia, PA 17.1 mi · 28m Bristol, PA 39 mi · 49m Allentown, PA 61.7 mi · 1h 18m Reading, PA 64.2 mi · 1h 11m City of Scranton, PA 123.9 mi · 2h 26m