Pittston, PA Road Trips
Pittston, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 337-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pittston, PA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
336.5 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
18m
City of Scranton, PA
Plan Around Pittston, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pittston, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pittston, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pittston, PA
Driving from Pittston, PA
Expect an average of 160 miles and about 3h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Pittston, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 337 miles (6h 16m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pittston, PA most often head toward Erie, PA (336.5 mi, 6h 16m), Pittsburgh, PA (274.6 mi, 5h 40m), Harrisburg, PA (113.6 mi, 2h 21m), Allentown, PA (66.5 mi, 1h 23m), and City of Scranton, PA (10.2 mi, 18m). 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 160-mile trip from Pittston, PA, budget about $26 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 Pittston, PA and 2 routes heading into Pittston, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 337 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pittston, PA covers 337 miles and takes approximately 6h 16m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Pittston, PA runs about 160 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 160-mile trip from Pittston, PA costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pittston, PA include Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg, PA and Allentown, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pittston, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,618
Median Income
$47,525
Median Home Value
$114,900
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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