Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Sandy, 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
3h 43m
Distance
198 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
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
Sandy, PA
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
City of Scranton, PA to Sandy, PA is 198 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Bee Line Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. It's primarily a surface road drive, so expect a more grounded experience than a pure interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop and a duration under four hours, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 158.3 mi | 2h 51m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| Bee Line Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East DuBois Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Brady Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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 Sandy, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brady Street
17
Turn left onto Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Overdorf Street
18
Arrive at destination
Overdorf Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day. Starting your drive in the morning will give you ample time to reach Sandy, PA without feeling rushed. Plan for your one recommended stop to break up the 198 miles; this will also be a good opportunity to refuel if needed, as the estimated fuel cost is $33. Since this route is mostly surface roads, keep an eye out for slower-moving local traffic and be mindful of speed limit changes as you pass through different communities.
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 99 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 52m 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 1h 52m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, 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 198 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99 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 158.3 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 193.5 — 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
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.83 one way
$65.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $35.95 | $71.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.72 | $87.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Sandy, PA
Morning in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Carroll, PA
99 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
16 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
3h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route spans 198 miles, with 0% on highways, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch on a named road is 158.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway. You'll notice a consistent pace on these roads, without the rapid acceleration and deceleration typical of highway driving. Expect to navigate through towns and rural areas for the majority of your travel time.
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: 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 3h 43m 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,095 ft
532 ft
Total Climb
2,361 ft
Total Descent
1,674 ft
Highest Point
2,095 ft
~183.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,563 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 198 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Sandy, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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