Kittanning, PA Road Trips
Kittanning, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 253 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Kittanning, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
301.5 mi
Philadelphia, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 7m
Harrisburg, PA
Plan Around Kittanning, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kittanning, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kittanning, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kittanning, PA
Driving from Kittanning, PA
On average, trips departing from Kittanning, PA run 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 302 miles (5h 55m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Kittanning, PA are Philadelphia, PA (301.5 mi, 5h 55m), Reading, PA (256.4 mi, 5h 6m), City of Scranton, PA (255.1 mi, 5h), and Harrisburg, PA (200.5 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.47 per gallon. For the typical 253-mile trip from Kittanning, PA, budget about $45 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Kittanning, PA and 1 routes heading into Kittanning, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 302 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kittanning, PA covers 302 miles and takes approximately 5h 55m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.
The average route from Kittanning, PA runs about 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.47/gallon for regular), the average 253-mile trip from Kittanning, PA costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kittanning, PA include Philadelphia, PA, Reading, PA, City of Scranton, PA and Harrisburg, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kittanning, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,910
Median Income
$53,996
Median Home Value
$109,200
Median Age
42.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Kittanning, PA at a Glance
Founded
1803
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Kittanning, PA
A sampling of people born in Kittanning, PA.
Richard Hartshorne
1899–1992
American Geographer (1899–1992)
Charles Hartshorne
1897–2000
American philosopher (1897–2000)
George L. Shoup
1836–1904
American politician (1836–1904)
Todd Holland
1961
American director and producer
Jason Altmire
1968
American politician
Margaret Reed Lewis
1881–1970
American cell biologist
Alexander Colwell White
1833–1906
lawyer and politician (1833-1906)
Daniel Brodhead Heiner
1854–1944
American politician
Mickey Morandini
1966
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Kittanning, PA.
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7
gravity dam and lock in East Franklin Township and Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail
United States historic place
City data from Wikidata (Q1186994), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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