Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 17, 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
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
Haneul Trac
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, PA and Shickshinny, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Continue on US 11
Continue on US 11; PA 29
Continue on US 11; PA 29
Arrive at destination
2 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.
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 11 / South Wyoming Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.69 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| premium | $4.98 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.06 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
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, 2026-06-15.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Shickshinny on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
605 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
87 ft
Founded 1857
Top landmarks
Founded 1861
Shickshinny is a small borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River at the mouth of Shickshinny Creek and is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Lore has it that the name originally meant "five mountains" or "land of the five mountains" in the local Native American Indian language. However, in "Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania," published in 1995 by Gateway Press Inc., Baltimore, (and originally published in 1928 in Harrisburg, PA) Dr. George P. Donehoo (p. 202) says the name probably meant "fine stream."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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