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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.

Downtown McKeesport, PA, PA

Photo: Michael Taccetta

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

304.2 mi

Croydon, PA

Quickest Drive

4h 47m

Reading, PA

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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

Aline MacMahon

1899–1991

actress (1899-1991)

Marc Connelly

Marc Connelly

1890–1980

American playwright (1890-1980)

Swin Cash

Swin Cash

1979

American Hall of Fame basketball player

Tamara Tunie

Tamara Tunie

1959

American actress (1959-)

Byron Janis

Byron Janis

1928–2024

American musician (1928–2024)

Duane Michals

Duane Michals

1932

American photographer (born 1932)

Bill Shuster

Bill Shuster

1961

American politician

Charles H. Moore

Charles H. Moore

1938

American computer programmer

Karl Brown

Karl Brown

1896–1990

American cinematographer (1896-1990)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

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

Jerome Street Bridge

Jerome Street Bridge

bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark

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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