Brentwood, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 285.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m via Keystone Shortway and I 99, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region of the state. It's a route that offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a manageable one-day trip. Consider this if you're looking for a direct path through the state without extensive detours.
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
142.8 miles from Brentwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi
1h 47m
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi
1h 25m
I 99
57.2 mi
1h 4m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi
16m
Becks Run Road
2.5 mi
5m
East Carson Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,120 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,611
Quietest
2 AM
~194 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on East Willock Road
74 ft·5 sec·East Willock Road
2
Turn right onto Brownsville Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Brownsville Road
3
Turn left onto Maytide Street
0.3 mi·51 sec·Maytide Street
4
Turn right onto Blue Belt
0.2 mi·20 sec·Biscayne Drive
5
Continue on Blue Belt
2.5 mi·5 min·Becks Run Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·East Carson Street
7
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·17 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 885
197 ft·3 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 376 East: MonroevilleUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
12 mi·16 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 22
45 mi·1 hr 5 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 22
14 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
15
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
17
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi·44 min·I 99; US 220
18
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.
19
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
20
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
21
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
23
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5h 55m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. Since it's a one-day trip, you can take your time with a single planned stop, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer stretches like the 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, as fuel availability might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $47, so budget accordingly. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 142.8 miles from Brentwood, PA, or about 3h 12m 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 63 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.8 miles or 3h 12m 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 52m
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 Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 285.6 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Brentwood, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 285.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.7 mi into trip|~14m in|PA 885 / Second Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip|~14m in|PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.9 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
151.6 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
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285.4 mi into trip|~5h 54m 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
$50.26 one way
$100.52 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$54.96
$109.92
premium
$5.23
$58.76
$117.52
diesel
$6.18
$69.48
$138.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Efficient EV
71.4
0
$24.99
$11.42
EV Truck/SUV
114.2
1
$39.98
$18.28
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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Brentwood, PA
Afternoon
in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 5 to 15 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Cloudy
N 13 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM 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
11 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
5h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 68.9
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 68.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 35% of this 285.6-mile trip is on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway, covering 99.3 miles. After that, expect a shift to surface roads for the remainder of your travel. This means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from potentially faster highway sections to slower, more localized travel on surface streets.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 5.7 miles in near PA 885 / Second Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 285.6 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 5.7 miles (PA 885 / Second Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,006 ft535 ft
Total Climb
2,109 ft
Total Descent
2,585 ft
Highest Point
2,006 ft
~81.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,471 ft
Notable High Points
1,487 ft at ~183.8 miles+508 ft prominence
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 Brentwood, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 285.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (PA 885 / Second Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
