Origin
Kingsley, PA
Afternoon in Kingsley on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsley, PA to Great Bend, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsley, PA
Haneul Trac
Great Bend, PA
Nico Becker
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsley, PA to Great Bend, PA covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 11, I 81, State Route 492 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on US 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 11 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on US 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 11 and I 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 171 / State Route 171
Turn left onto PA 171 / State Route 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| I 81 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| State Route 492 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 171 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 10.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley, PA and Great Bend, PA.
1
Start on Mill Street
71 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
216 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 11
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
US 11
4
Turn right onto PA 492
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jackson Street
5
Continue on PA 492
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 492
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 81
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
9
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Williams Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williams Street
12
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
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
Great Bend, PA
Afternoon in Great Bend on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
20 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
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsley, PA to Great Bend, PA covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 11, I 81, State Route 492. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Kingsley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kingsley, PA to Great Bend, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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