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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Gilpin, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

236.8 mi

381 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 16m ★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Gilpin, PA, PA

Gilpin, PA

James Wong

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Gilpin, PA is 236.8 miles and takes about 4h 29m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Indiana Street, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a route with numerous turns, characteristic of local roads rather than long highway stretches. Given its manageable duration and specific road types, this trip is best suited for a single, focused day of travel where you can appreciate the local scenery as you navigate.

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

118.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 158.3 mi 2h 51m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Indiana Street 19.9 mi 22m
East Main Street 13.4 mi 16m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway 3.1 mi 3m
North Brady Street 1.9 mi 2m
Bee Line Highway 1.6 mi 2m
East DuBois Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 158.3 mi, about 2h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Gilpin, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
3

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 81

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
7

Merge onto I 80

158 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
9

Turn left onto PA 255

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
10

Turn left

53 ft · 6 sec
11

Turn right

57 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn right onto PA 255

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
14

Continue on PA 255

1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
15

Turn left onto US 219

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Liberty Boulevard
16

Continue on US 219

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Brady Street
17

Continue on US 219

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
18

Turn right onto US 119

2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
19

Continue on US 119

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
20

Turn right onto US 119

13 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
21

Continue on US 119

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue
22

Turn right onto US 119; PA 36

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Mahoning Street
23

Turn left onto US 119

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Gilpin Street
24

Turn right onto US 119

20 mi · 22 min · Indiana Street
25

Arrive at destination

US 119

Trip Plan

Given this route is a single-day drive of under 5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart later in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, to avoid the earliest rush. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 158.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Since there's a 0% highway share for most of the route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Gilpin, PA, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. A good tip is to confirm your GPS is set to avoid highways if you prefer this turn-heavy experience.

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 118.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.4 miles or 2h 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 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gilpin, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 236.8 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from City of Scranton, 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 158.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State College, PA

118 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

Hazleton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.2

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.9

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.9

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.8

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 16.9

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 216.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | River Street

Turn left onto River Street

Navigation decision point

5
34 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
5
193 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in

Take the exit toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
5
193.5 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
216.5 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | US 119; PA 36 / East Mahoning Street

Turn right onto US 119; PA 36 / East Mahoning Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.26 one way

$78.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $43.00 $85.99
premium $4.93 $45.92 $91.85
diesel $5.61 $52.28 $104.56

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: 82.9 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 0 $24.86 $11.37
Efficient EV 59.2 0 $20.72 $9.47
EV Truck/SUV 94.7 1 $33.15 $15.16

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilpin, PA

Afternoon in Gilpin on Sunday

Local time

12:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

5 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

4h 29m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a series of connecting roads and smaller highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 158.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a more continuous segment before you transition back to more intricate local driving. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way through various communities. This driving profile suggests a pace that allows for observation rather than high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Gilpin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.

Penfield

193 mi in | ~3h 34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 236.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 158.3 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Gilpin, 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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