Origin
Castle Shannon, PA
Late night in Castle Shannon on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Shannon, PA to 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
5h 57m
Distance
287.4 mi
463 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Shannon, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Castle Shannon to Scranton is 287.4 miles and takes about 5h 57m via Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. It's a practical, single-day trip that offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for those looking for an efficient journey across the state. You'll find the driving conditions generally straightforward, making it a manageable option for a quick transit.
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
143.7 miles from Castle Shannon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
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 |
| Library Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Shannon, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
180 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 88
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Library Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Maytide Street
5
Turn left onto Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Biscayne Drive
6
Continue on Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Becks Run Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
8
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 885
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
18
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 99; US 220
19
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.
20
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
21
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
24
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
26
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
29
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
30
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the roughly 6-hour duration, departing in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or just before the longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach that 99.3-mile segment, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. Since this is a comfortable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on your schedule.
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 143.7 miles from Castle Shannon, PA, or about 3h 13m 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 143.7 miles or 3h 13m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Castle Shannon, 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.
+
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 Castle Shannon, PA
This is one driving day of about 287.4 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Castle Shannon, 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
144 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 143.7 miles from Castle Shannon, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 286.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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PA 885 / Second Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
153 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m 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
286.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 56m 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
$47.65 one way
$95.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $52.18 | $104.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $55.74 | $111.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.45 | $126.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.18 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.15 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph
0% chance
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
13 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 57m 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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 69.4
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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 69.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, providing a varied road experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, suggesting a period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift between more open highway sections and potentially more local road segments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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 7.1 miles in near PA 885 / Second Avenue.
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 23 significant decision points across 287.4 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 7.1 miles (PA 885 / Second Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Castle Shannon, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
94.3 mi in
|
~2h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Castle Shannon, PA
Full guide →Founded 1919
Allegheny County is the center of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania. It contains the city of Pittsburgh and most of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 287.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m 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.
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 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 7.1 miles (PA 885 / Second Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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