McKeesport, PA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, McKeesport, PA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 280 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from McKeesport, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
304.2 mi
Croydon, PA
Quickest Drive
4h 47m
Reading, PA
Plan Around McKeesport, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if McKeesport, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From McKeesport, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from McKeesport, PA
Driving from McKeesport, PA
The typical drive from McKeesport, PA covers about 280 miles and takes around 5h 35m. 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 281 miles (5h 45m), while the shortest is just 279 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving McKeesport, PA most often head toward Haverford, PA (281.2 mi, 5h 25m) and City of Scranton, PA (278.6 mi, 5h 45m). 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 280-mile trip from McKeesport, 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 2 mapped routes leaving McKeesport, PA and 5 routes heading into McKeesport, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 279 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from McKeesport, PA covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 45m. Shorter options start at just 279 miles.
The average route from McKeesport, PA runs about 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 280-mile trip from McKeesport, 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 McKeesport, PA include Haverford, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
McKeesport, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,520
Median Income
$31,854
Median Home Value
$69,800
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
McKeesport, PA at a Glance
Founded
1891
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from McKeesport, PA
A sampling of people born in McKeesport, PA.
Aline MacMahon
1899–1991
actress (1899-1991)
Marc Connelly
1890–1980
American playwright (1890-1980)
Swin Cash
1979
American Hall of Fame basketball player
Tamara Tunie
1959
American actress (1959-)
Byron Janis
1928–2024
American musician (1928–2024)
Duane Michals
1932
American photographer (born 1932)
Bill Shuster
1961
American politician
Charles H. Moore
1938
American computer programmer
Karl Brown
1896–1990
American cinematographer (1896-1990)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in McKeesport, PA.
Jerome Street Bridge
bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q949739), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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