Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Oak Hills, 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 32m
Distance
282.8 mi
455 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Oak Hills, PA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The City of Scranton, PA to Oak Hills, PA is 282.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and PA 38, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a feasible trip for those looking for a direct, albeit winding, journey.
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
141.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 216.8 mi | 3h 53m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| PA 38 | 26.1 mi | 42m |
| Old Plank Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 216.8 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Oak Hills, 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
217 mi
·
3 hr 53 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 38: Emlenton
9
Turn left onto PA 38
26 mi
·
42 min
·
PA 38
10
Turn right onto PA 68
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on PA 8
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
General Richard Butler Bridge
13
Turn sharp left onto Pittsburgh Road
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
15
Continue on Old Plank Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Plank Road
16
Turn right onto Stratford Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Stratford Drive
17
Turn sharp right
142 ft
·
10 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 32m estimated drive time, starting early in the morning is advisable to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or brief stops. While this is a single-day trip, the 'turn-heavy local drive' nature means you'll want to be mindful of your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 216.8-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent in some sections. Planning your route with a GPS that accounts for frequent turns will be helpful.
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 141.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.8 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 62 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.4 miles or 2h 38m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hills, 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.
+
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 282.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 216.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.4 miles from City of Scranton, 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 216.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 282.8 — 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
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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
6
279.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 23m in
|
PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
280.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 25m in
|
Pittsburgh Road
Turn sharp left onto Pittsburgh Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
282.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 32m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.88 one way
$93.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $51.35 | $102.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $54.85 | $109.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.44 | $124.88 |
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: 98.9 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 | 84.8 | 1 | $29.69 | $13.57 |
| Efficient EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.1 | 1 | $39.59 | $18.10 |
Gas CO2
99 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
Oak Hills, PA
Morning in Oak Hills on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Clearfield, PA
141 mi in
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
5h 32m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive profile, with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating PA 38 and the American Legion Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 216.8 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a more sustained, though not necessarily high-speed, segment. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and road conditions as you transition between these main arteries and local roads.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 216.8 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 5h 32m drive. You will face about 13 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 279.5 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 282.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 216.8 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 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 279.5 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oak Hills, 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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