Origin
Kingston, PA
Morning in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, PA to Shickshinny, 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
31m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Shickshinny, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 16-mile drive from Kingston to Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, takes approximately 31 minutes and is perfect as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Allen Street, East Main Street, and Narrows Road, offering a turn-heavy experience. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This drive keeps you within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a convenient local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | 4.5 mi | 11m |
| Narrows Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Wyoming Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Poplar Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Allen Street
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, PA and Shickshinny, PA.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Market Street
84 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wyoming Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Narrows Road
5
Continue on US 11
4.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 11; PA 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Poplar Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 11; PA 29
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 11 / South Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto US 11 / South Wyoming Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Shickshinny, PA
Morning in Shickshinny on Tuesday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along Allen Street. As you transition from Allen Street to East Main Street and then Narrows Road, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more frequent turns and changes in speed as you navigate through local areas. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more engaged, surface-street experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Allen Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingston, PA to Shickshinny, PA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 11 / South Wyoming Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Allen Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 11 / South Wyoming Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shickshinny, PA before heading back.
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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