How far is Kingston, PA from Shickshinny, PA?
The driving distance from Kingston, PA to Shickshinny, PA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Shickshinny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Shickshinny.
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Start on the route
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Wyoming Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Wyoming Avenue
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Continue on Narrows Road
1 mi · 2 min · Narrows Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Allen Street
8.9 mi · 14 min · Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Shickshinny.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Allen Street
Continue on Allen Street
8.93 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Shickshinny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Shickshinny?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nanticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Kingston and 8 miles from Shickshinny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Shickshinny.
Stop Ideas Near Nanticoke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nanticoke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Shickshinny. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).
#1 Kingston
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,787 |
| Coordinates | 41.2617500, -75.8968600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shickshinny
Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 807 |
| Coordinates | 41.1531400, -76.1502100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shickshinny (-76.15021, 41.15314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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