Origin
Kingston, PA
Morning in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
266.4 mi
429 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This 266.4-mile journey from Kingston to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, can be comfortably completed in about 5 hours and 29 minutes, making it a feasible one-day road trip. You'll primarily navigate on the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with a significant portion of the drive not on high-speed interstates. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $44. Given its manageable length and a single recommended stop, this route is well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing you to arrive in Pittsburgh with time to spare. The drive offers a diverse experience as you traverse through Pennsylvania's Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.2 miles from Kingston, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| I 81 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Market Street
190 ft
·
9 sec
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Market Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Market Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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West Market Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
322 ft
·
10 sec
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South Main Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Hazle Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hazle Street
8
Turn left onto Blackman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackman Street
9
Turn right onto PA 309
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
14 mi
·
16 min
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I 81
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
13
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
15
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
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I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
18
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
19
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
20
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
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Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
26
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
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Fifth Avenue
27
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
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Grant Street
Use the right lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
To maximize your day, consider departing from Kingston early to take advantage of fewer vehicles on the road. With a total duration of 5 hours and 29 minutes, you can easily fit this into a single day, but planning for one stop is wise. Break up the drive by stopping roughly halfway, perhaps after completing the 98.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the route isn't exclusively highway driving, and ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably, especially given the $44 estimated fuel cost.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.2 miles from Kingston, PA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingston, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingston, PA
This is one driving day of about 266.4 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Kingston, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.2 miles from Kingston, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 266.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
252.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
265.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
7
266.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 29m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.17 one way
$88.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $48.37 | $96.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $51.66 | $103.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.82 | $117.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
| Efficient EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.30 | $17.05 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
37 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 266.4-mile route. With only 23% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape, punctuated by changes in speed and direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent adjustments as you navigate through different types of terrain.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 266.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 252.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kingston, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
142.3 mi in
|
~2h 44m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
176.1 mi in
|
~3h 21m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →Founded 1758
The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
Top landmarks
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 266.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 252.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pittsburgh, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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