Skip to main content

Kingston, PA Road Trips

Kingston, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 192 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Kingston, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

328.2 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

31m

Shickshinny, PA

Plan Around Kingston, PA

Trips from Kingston, PA

Driving from Kingston, PA

On average, trips departing from Kingston, PA run 192 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. 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), McMurray, PA (279.5 mi, 5h 58m), Pittsburgh, PA (266.4 mi, 5h 29m), Bethlehem, PA (70.9 mi, 1h 30m), and Shickshinny, PA (16 mi, 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.28 per gallon. For the typical 192-mile trip from Kingston, PA, budget about $33 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Kingston, PA and 5 routes heading into Kingston, PA, covering 10 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 192 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.28/gallon for regular), the average 192-mile trip from Kingston, PA costs roughly $33 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, McMurray, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Bethlehem, 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.

Kingston, PA at a Glance

Founded

1857

Elevation

1,788 ft

Area

1 mi²

Notable People from Kingston, PA

A sampling of people born in Kingston, PA.

Edie Adams

Edie Adams

1927–2008

American actress, comedian, singer, and businesswoman (1927–2008)

Frank Zane

Frank Zane

1942

American bodybuilder

Dan Harris

1979

American director and screenwriter

Rob Bresnahan

Rob Bresnahan

1990

American politician

Henry M. Hoyt

Henry M. Hoyt

1830–1892

Union Army general, lawyer, judge, governor (1830-1892)

Betty Jane Williams

Betty Jane Williams

1919–2008

American aviator

Clarence Dennis Coughlin

Clarence Dennis Coughlin

1883–1946

American politician

Stephanie Jallen

1996

American paralympic skier

Stacey Williams

1968

American model

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Kingston, PA.

Wyoming Seminary

Wyoming Seminary

private primary and secondary school in Kingston, Pennsylvania, US

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q1185052), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

How Much Time Do You Have?

Pick your one-way drive time and see where you can go from Kingston, PA.

No routes in this time range.

destinations from Kingston, PA.

Trips to Kingston, PA

Nearby Hubs

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

Escape Planner

Where to go from Kingston, PA?

Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.

Drives from Kingston, PA in your inbox

Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for PA. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Browse more PA road trips or choose a route from Kingston, PA above.