The Best Fall Drives in Pennsylvania for Spectacular Color

Endless Mountains

Located just west of Scranton, the Endless Mountains offer some of the best views and colorful surroundings that Pennsylvania has to offer. This 126-mile route takes around three hours and includes a variety of fun stops and quaint stays. Plan your trip, lace up your hiking boots and follow along Tunkhannock, Dushore, Forksville, High Knob Overlook, Ricketts Glen State Park, and more. For more detailed descriptions of each destination and attractions along the way, visit the official Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA information website!

Fall Drive on the Delaware

Philadelphia may seem like a big concrete jungle, but a short drive away you may encounter some of the most scenic throughways that make it an unexpected destination for a crisp fall drive. Route 32, also called River Road, winds along the Delaware along the eastern end of Bucks County, offering a variety of antique shops, art galleries and major historic sites including the Washington Crossing Historic Park where George Washington and his troops completed their infamous crossing on Christmas of 1776.

As you head upstream, don’t miss the chance to be amazed by the stunning views at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Bowman’s Hill Tower. Standing 125 feet tall, the tower offers a breathtaking 14-mile panorama, showcasing nature’s vivid reds, oranges, and golds. In the delightful town of New Hope, enjoy a delicious meal with a scenic view of the Delaware River near the historic Bucks County Playhouse. While you’re there, take time to browse the charming local shops that contribute to the town's unique character. Finally, as you drive along River Road, savor the memorable experience of passing through Pennsylvania’s famous covered bridges that dot the route.

Route 6 and Route 402

Rated by National Geographic as “One of America’s most scenic drives”, PA Route 6’s 427-mile route encompasses small towns and wonderous sights that feel extra special during fall. Pass through the Allegheny National Forest as well as 19 state parks and forests, including the Pine Creek Gorge featuring the Kinzua viaduct – a former railroad track since destroyed and transformed into a pedestrian walkway offering a stunning view of the tree-lined gorge. From Route 6, you’ll find offshoots that keep the vast stretches of magical color going. One such offshoot is Route 402, branching off of Route 6 after Honesdale and Hawley southwards into the heart of the Delaware State Forest. This drive is lined by cherry, sassafras, black gum, and aspen trees with trailhead pull-offs to explore the extensive woods on foot and stretch past Pecks Pond and Porters Lake.

Enjoy Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges on Your Fall Drive

 Voyage to Lenhartsville and enjoy four of Berks County’s five covered bridges from the 1800s. One of these such bridges includes the 218-foot-long walk-or-bike Wertz’s Covered Bridge, known for being the longest single-span covered bridge in the entire state. Also known as simply “Red Covered Bridge” also serves as the walkway entrance to the Berks County Heritage Center, where you can learn about the county’s rich cultural Pennsylvania Dutch history. The center features many workshops and programs for all ages, surrounded by beautiful art and delightful walkable grounds that are sure to shine once the leaves change.

Let us Make Your Fall Drive Easy and Comfortable

There are still many drives, routes, and byways throughout Pennsylvania that we haven’t been able to explore in this blog, but with a proper vehicle and a handy 2024 fall foliage guide, the sky is the limit when it comes to fall driving and leaf-peeping!

Let New Motors Subaru help you make your fall drives comfortable, easy, and efficient with all the quality vehicles Subaru has to offer. Whether you need a model with off-road capacity for the toughest of terrains, or something efficient that can run a full route on a single tank of gas we’re here to help! Visit our dealership today and tell us about your fall drive plans! Our team of experts is sure to find the vehicle that is perfect for your fall adventure needs.