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Uniontown, PA Road Trips

Uniontown, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 298-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Uniontown, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

298.1 mi

Scranton, PA

Quickest Drive

18m

Messmore, PA

Plan Around Uniontown, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Uniontown, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Uniontown, PA

Driving from Uniontown, PA

On average, trips departing from Uniontown, PA run 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (5h 55m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Uniontown, PA include Scranton, PA (298.1 mi, 5h 55m), Reading, PA (239.7 mi, 4h 41m), and Messmore, PA (8.2 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 182-mile trip from Uniontown, PA, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Uniontown, PA and 3 routes heading into Uniontown, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 298 miles.

The longest mapped route from Uniontown, PA covers 298 miles and takes approximately 5h 55m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Uniontown, PA runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Uniontown, PA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Uniontown, PA include Scranton, PA, Reading, PA and Messmore, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Uniontown, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

9,819

Median Income

$35,451

Median Home Value

$87,600

Median Age

42.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Uniontown, PA at a Glance

Founded

1776

Elevation

997 ft

Area

2 mi²

Notable People from Uniontown, PA

A sampling of people born in Uniontown, PA.

George Marshall

George Marshall

1880–1959

American army officer and statesman (1880–1959)

Mark T. Esper

Mark T. Esper

1964

27th United States Secretary of Defense (2017-2020)

John Dickson Carr

1906–1977

American writer (1906–1977)

Robert J. Cenker

Robert J. Cenker

1948

American astronaut

Thomas Ford

Thomas Ford

1800–1850

politician 1800-1850

James Lawson

James Lawson

1928–2024

American activist (1928–2024)

Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

1928–2013

American television and film actor (1928–2013)

Gus Gerard

1953

American basketball player

Jim Delligatti

1918–2016

American businessman (1918–2016)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

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

St. Peter's Anglican Church (Uniontown, Pennsylvania)

St. Peter's Anglican Church (Uniontown, Pennsylvania)

Historic Anglican church in southwestern Pennsylvania

National Register of Historic Places contributing property

City data from Wikidata (Q1187047), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Uniontown, PA

Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Jumonville Cross. Nemacolin Woodlands.

1 DiMarco's Bistro & Cantina, 26 Morgantown St, ☏ +1 724-438-1611. (updated Aug 2016)

1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Uniontown, 305 Mary Higginson Ln, ☏ +1 724-437-9194. (updated Aug 2016) 2 Super 8 Uniontown, 701 W Main St, ☏ +1 724-425-0261. (updated Aug 2016) 3 Hampton Inn Uniontown, 698 W Main St, ☏ +1 724-430-1000. (updated Aug 2016)

U.S. Route 119 U.S. Route 40 PA 51 PA 21 PA 43

Travel tips adapted from Uniontown (Pennsylvania) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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