Pittston, PA Road Trips
Pittston, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 275-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pittston, PA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
274.7 mi
Pittsburgh, PA
Quickest Drive
20m
City of Scranton, PA
Plan Around Pittston, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pittston, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pittston, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pittston, PA
Driving from Pittston, PA
Expect an average of 146 miles and about 2h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Pittston, PA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (4h 41m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pittston, PA most often head toward Pittsburgh, PA (274.7 mi, 4h 41m), Altoona, PA (179.8 mi, 3h 29m), Upper Darby, PA (115.7 mi, 2h 24m), and City of Scranton, PA (11.8 mi, 20m). 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 146-mile trip from Pittston, PA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Pittston, PA and 2 routes heading into Pittston, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 275 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pittston, PA covers 275 miles and takes approximately 4h 41m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Pittston, PA runs about 146 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 146-mile trip from Pittston, PA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pittston, PA include Pittsburgh, PA, Altoona, PA, Upper Darby, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Pittston, PA
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Nearby Hubs
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