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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Reynolds Heights, 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 34m

Distance

295.5 mi

475 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m

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 Reynolds Heights, PA, PA

Reynolds Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

City of Scranton, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA is 295.5 miles and takes about 5h 34m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Mercer Road, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a more local feel to this drive, rather than a high-speed interstate journey. With a recommended single day for travel, this route is well-suited for those who prefer a more hands-on driving experience with frequent adjustments.

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

147.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 243.9 mi 4h 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Mercer Road 6.7 mi 9m
South Erie Street 2.5 mi 4m
Greenville Road 2.3 mi 3m
Kidds Mills Road 2.1 mi 5m
Greenville Mercer Road 1.6 mi 2m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 243.9 mi, about 4h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

244 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer
9

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 7 sec
10

Turn straight onto US 19

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Erie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Greenville Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on PA 58

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
13

Continue on PA 58

1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road
14

Continue on PA 58

6.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer Road
15

Turn left onto Kidds Mills Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Kidds Mills Road
16

Continue on Reynolds Industrial Park Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Industrial Park Road
17

Turn left onto Crestview Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crestview Drive
18

Arrive at destination

East Crestview Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour 34 minute duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Scranton to maximize your daylight hours and allow ample time for the local roads. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 243.9-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent on these less-traveled roads. Budgeting around $49 for fuel should cover your needs for this 295.5-mile journey.

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 147.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.9 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.7 miles or 2h 45m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reynolds Heights, 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 295.5 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 243.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.7 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 243.9 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 281.3 — 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
278.6 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Mercer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer
5
278.8 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
281.3 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in | PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.99 one way

$97.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.66 $107.31
premium $4.93 $57.31 $114.62
diesel $5.61 $65.24 $130.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.6 1 $31.03 $14.18
Efficient EV 73.9 0 $25.86 $11.82
EV Truck/SUV 118.2 1 $41.37 $18.91

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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

11:16 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

Reynolds Heights, PA

Morning in Reynolds Heights on Sunday

Local time

11:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Clearfield, PA

148 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

18 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 34m 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate on the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Mercer Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 243.9 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which offers a significant period of consistent travel before the road character shifts. Be prepared for a more involved driving experience, typical of routes that prioritize local connections over direct, high-speed transit.

Only 0% 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: 243.9 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 278.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 295.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 243.9 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 278.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 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 Reynolds Heights, 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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