West Mifflin, PA Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, West Mifflin, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 96-mile quick runs to 305-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from West Mifflin, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
307.7 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
29m
Penn Hills, PA
Plan Around West Mifflin, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if West Mifflin, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From West Mifflin, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from West Mifflin, PA
Driving from West Mifflin, PA
On average, trips departing from West Mifflin, PA run 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 5m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 305 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 96 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from West Mifflin, PA are Croydon, PA (305 mi, 5h 48m) and Altoona, PA (96.2 mi, 2h 22m). 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 201-mile trip from West Mifflin, PA, budget about $32 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 2 mapped routes leaving West Mifflin, PA and 3 routes heading into West Mifflin, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 96 to 305 miles.
The longest mapped route from West Mifflin, PA covers 305 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 96 miles.
The average route from West Mifflin, PA runs about 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 201-mile trip from West Mifflin, PA costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from West Mifflin, PA include Croydon, PA and Altoona, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
West Mifflin, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,338
Median Income
$70,335
Median Home Value
$131,400
Median Age
44.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to West Mifflin, PA
West Miffin is a city of 20,000 people (2020) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its main draws are its amusement park and water park.
The Bost Building National Historic Landmark, 623 E 8th Ave (in Homestead), ☏ +1 412-464-4020. A former union headquarters building that commemorates a strike against Andrew Carnegie's reduction in wages at his steel plant here that ended up with Pinkerton guard and striker engagement and 11 fatalities.
1 Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, ☏ +1 412 461-0500, [email protected]. A compact but extremely popular amusement park, founded in 1898. The park contains all the standard amusement park rides, including a Kiddieland, a few splash rides, and several rollercoasters; among them are the "Thunderbolt," routinely named as one of the best wooden coasters in the country by enthusiasts, the "Racer" and the "Jack Rabbit," two historic wooden coasters, and the "Phantom's Revenge," a huge and very intense steel coaster. $74.99. (updated Sep 2024) 2 Sandcastle Waterpark, 1000 Sandcastle Drive (in Homestead), ☏ +1 412 462-6666. Open late May-early Sep, times vary. A popular water park owned by the same folks as Kennywood; featuring plenty of swimming pools, body and tube water slides, and a water playground. $35.99 general, $25.99 seniors/under 48, children 3 and under free (parking $20). (updated Sep 2024)
Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 3122 Lebanon Church Rd, toll-free: +1-877-666-3243. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Continental breakfast, business center and WiFi included. No pets. (updated Sep 2024)
It is about 7 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
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