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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Perryopolis, 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 43m

Distance

287.7 mi

463 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

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 Perryopolis, PA, PA

Perryopolis, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Perryopolis, PA is 287.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m 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, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a route with many turns, suggesting a more engaging, local road experience rather than a straight interstate dash. With only one recommended stop and a journey under six hours, this trip is well-suited for a single, manageable day of travel.

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

143.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 98.5 mi 1h 47m
William Penn Highway 50.7 mi 1h 6m
I 99 33.8 mi 36m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Jacksonville Road 24.2 mi 28m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.4 mi 19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 12.2 mi 13m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 10.8 mi 14m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
9

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

34 mi · 36 min · I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
12

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · this road
13

Continue on US 22

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
14

Continue on US 22

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

417 ft · 16 sec
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto PA 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 66
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg Use the left lane.
19

Continue on PA Tpke 66

12 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
22

Continue on I 70

11 mi · 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh
24

Turn slight left

267 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 70 West: Washington PA
25

Merge onto PA 51

5.1 mi · 5 min · PA 51
26

Turn left onto West Independence Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Independence Street
27

Enter roundabout

120 ft · 3 sec
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 43m estimated duration, starting your drive from Scranton in the morning should allow ample time to reach Perryopolis before evening. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or at a convenient junction. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the non-highway portions where services might be more spaced out; the estimated fuel cost is $48. Since this is a single-day trip with a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing, but be mindful of the frequent turns to maintain a steady pace.

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 143.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.8 miles or 2h 43m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryopolis, 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 287.7 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 98.5 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

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

Hazleton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

State College, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.8 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 98.5 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.

Top Restaurant

Randall's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 287.7

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17247368995

Visit website

Randall's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 287.7

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17247368995

Visit website

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.1

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17248342332

Visit website

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.1

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $40 to $50 mile 267.1

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17245279880

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 61.6

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 41.1

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 133.2 and 257.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
133.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

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

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
157.7 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
7
256.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
8
257.1 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
7
257.2 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | PA 66 / State Route 66

Merge onto PA 66 / State Route 66 toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.70 one way

$95.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $52.24 $104.48
premium $4.93 $55.80 $111.59
diesel $5.61 $63.52 $127.04

Estimated Tolls: $0.85

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (12.2 mi) $0.85

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 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 86.3 1 $30.21 $13.81
Efficient EV 71.9 0 $25.17 $11.51
EV Truck/SUV 115.1 1 $40.28 $18.41

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Perryopolis, PA

Morning in Perryopolis on Sunday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

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 43m 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

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 218.2
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 287.7
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 218.2
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 presents a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction that keep you engaged. While only 14% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 98.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This suggests a significant portion of your drive will involve navigating state roads and local routes, offering a more intimate feel of the Pennsylvania landscape. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between faster highway segments and more winding, scenic local roads.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 significant decision points across 287.7 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 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Perryopolis, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Delmont and Patp: New Stanton.

Altoona

157.7 mi in | ~2h 59m | via I 99; US 220

Hollidaysburg

191.5 mi in | ~3h 36m

Delmont

256.9 mi in | ~5h 4m

Patp: New Stanton

270.2 mi in | ~5h 19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 287.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Perryopolis, 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 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Perryopolis, 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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