McKees Rocks, PA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, McKees Rocks, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 257 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from McKees Rocks, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
323.1 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
2h 25m
Altoona, PA
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Driving from McKees Rocks, PA
Expect an average of 257 miles and about 5h 3m behind the wheel when leaving McKees Rocks, PA. 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 323 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 103 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from McKees Rocks, PA include Bristol, PA (323.1 mi, 6h 5m), Philadelphia, PA (308.9 mi, 5h 52m), Scranton, PA (286.8 mi, 5h 52m), Reading, PA (263.8 mi, 5h 4m), and Altoona, PA (102.5 mi, 2h 25m). 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 257-mile trip from McKees Rocks, PA, budget about $41 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 5 mapped routes leaving McKees Rocks, PA and 0 routes heading into McKees Rocks, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 103 to 323 miles.
The longest mapped route from McKees Rocks, PA covers 323 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 103 miles.
The average route from McKees Rocks, PA runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 257-mile trip from McKees Rocks, PA costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from McKees Rocks, PA include Bristol, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Scranton, PA and Reading, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
McKees Rocks, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,827
Median Income
$33,510
Median Home Value
$70,400
Median Age
43.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
McKees Rocks, PA at a Glance
Founded
1892
Elevation
751 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from McKees Rocks, PA
A sampling of people born in McKees Rocks, PA.
John Kasich
1952
American politician and former television host (born 1952)
Billy Mays
1958–2009
European-American salesperson (1958–2009)
Jeff Smith
1960
American cartoonist
Damar Hamlin
1998
American football player (born 1998)
Louis G. Henyey
1910–1970
American astronomer (1910–1970)
Myron Brown
1969
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q1185802), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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