Origin
Boswell, PA
Morning in Boswell on Tuesday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boswell, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
238.1 mi
383 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boswell, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 238.1-mile drive from Boswell, PA to the City of Scranton, PA will take you approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes of pure driving time. Traveling exclusively within Pennsylvania, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $39. The journey features a mix of highways, making it a practical option for getting between these two points. You'll spend about 38% of your time on highways, offering a balance of efficient travel and varied road conditions. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward drive through the Northeast region.
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
119.1 miles from Boswell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 99.3 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 99 | 57.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Flight 93 Memorial Highway | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| William Penn Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Portage Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Penn Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Railroad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boswell, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Morris Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
465 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Atkinson Way
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Atkinson Way
5
Turn right onto PA 601
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto US 219
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
9
Turn right onto Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
10
Continue on PA 53
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Portage Street
11
Turn left onto PA 53
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland Street
12
Turn right onto PA 53
510 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Street
14
Continue on PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 East: Altoona
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto US 22
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
19
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 99; US 220
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
22
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
25
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
27
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
With a driving duration of under 5 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any brief stops. You'll encounter one main stretch of 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Considering the relatively short distance, you have flexibility in your departure time, but starting early ensures a relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway stretches like the one on the Keystone Shortway.
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 119.1 miles from Boswell, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 52 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.1 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
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 Boswell, 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 Boswell, PA
This is one driving day of about 238.1 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Boswell, 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 99.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.1 miles from Boswell, 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 99.3 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 46 and 238 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
104.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
7
238 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m 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
$39.47 one way
$78.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $43.23 | $86.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $46.18 | $92.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.57 | $105.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| Efficient EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
4h 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 238.1-mile journey. While 38% of the route utilizes highways, including stretches on I-99 and I-81, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted drive segment is 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, suggesting a substantial portion of highway cruising. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and potentially more varied scenery as you transition between major roads. The overall profile is a mixed drive, so be prepared for shifts in road character.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 238.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boswell, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
45.5 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 238.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.3 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 46 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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