Origin
Bakerstown, PA
Morning in Bakerstown on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakerstown, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
284.4 mi
458 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakerstown, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Bakerstown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 284.4 miles and takes about 5h 41m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily travels through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a mixed drive experience that's manageable for a single day. You'll navigate a blend of highway and other state routes, covering a significant distance without necessarily feeling like a constant interstate slog. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, relatively efficient journey across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.2 miles from Bakerstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 180.6 mi | 3h 15m |
| PA 28 | 36.7 mi | 54m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| US 422 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Bakerstown Culmerville Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Millerstown Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Bakerstown Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 180.6 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakerstown, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Red Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bakerstown Road
2
Continue on Red Belt
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Bakerstown Culmerville Road
3
Continue on Red Belt
422 ft
·
9 sec
·
Little Deer Creek Valley Road
4
Turn slight left onto Red Belt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tarentum Culmerville Road
5
Turn straight onto Red Belt
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Millerstown Culmerville Road
6
Continue on Red Belt
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Millerstown Road
7
Continue on Bakerstown Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bakerstown Road
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge onto PA 28
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
11
Merge onto US 422; PA 28
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 422; PA 28
12
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
37 mi
·
54 min
·
PA 28; PA 66
13
Take the ramp onto PA 28 Truck
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 28 Truck
14
Merge onto I 80; PA 28 Truck
181 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
18
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 41m estimated duration, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Scranton comfortably within daylight hours. While there's only one recommended stop, the longest continuous stretch of 180.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway suggests planning your fuel and rest breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches, and utilize the provided fuel cost estimate of $47 to budget accordingly. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but ensure you're aware of the road type changes.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.2 miles from Bakerstown, PA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 63 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bakerstown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakerstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 284.4 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Bakerstown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 180.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from Bakerstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 26.6 and 284.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, In...
4
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
PA 28 Truck
Take the ramp onto PA 28 Truck
Navigation decision point
5
250 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
4
283.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
284.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.15 one way
$94.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $55.16 | $110.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.79 | $125.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.82 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a substantial 180.6-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, which likely offers a more varied driving experience than a pure interstate. Expect transitions between faster highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you make your way across Pennsylvania. The character of the drive will shift as you move between these different road types, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 284.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 miles (PA 28 Truck): Navigation decision point; at 250 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakerstown, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
Indiana
26.6 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 284.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 180.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 miles (PA 28 Truck): Navigation decision point; at 250 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Scranton, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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