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Kingston, PA Road Trips

Kingston, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 159 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kingston, PA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

328.2 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

31m

Shickshinny, PA

Plan Around Kingston, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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Trips from Kingston, PA

Driving from Kingston, PA

On average, trips departing from Kingston, PA run 159 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 328 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Kingston, PA are Erie, PA (328.2 mi, 6h 5m), Pittsburgh, PA (266.4 mi, 5h 29m), Bristol, PA (121.5 mi, 2h 23m), Bensalem, PA (115.5 mi, 2h 14m), and Harrisburg, PA (105.4 mi, 2h 11m). 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 159-mile trip from Kingston, PA, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Kingston, PA and 2 routes heading into Kingston, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 328 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kingston, PA covers 328 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Kingston, PA runs about 159 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 159-mile trip from Kingston, PA costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kingston, PA include Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Bristol, PA and Bensalem, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Kingston, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

13,333

Median Income

$53,885

Median Home Value

$164,200

Median Age

36.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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