Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Sheffield, 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 58m
Distance
241.7 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
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
Sheffield, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Scranton, PA to Sheffield, PA is 241.7 miles and takes about 4h 58m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, traversing mostly Pennsylvania. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of the journey, so don't anticipate long stretches of high-speed cruising. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a focused drive where the destination is the primary goal.
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
120.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 148.3 mi | 2h 40m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| State Park Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Highland Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Hoovertown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.3 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Sheffield, 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
148 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
10
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
11
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
12
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 219
14
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montmorenci Avenue
15
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Montmorenci Road
16
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
18
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
19
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 666
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto 2nd Street
238 ft
·
12 sec
·
2nd Street
22
Turn right onto Hall Street
358 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hall Street
23
Turn right onto 1st Street
226 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Street
24
Turn left onto US 6
522 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Take the exit
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward PA 666 West
26
Arrive at destination
Toward PA 666 West
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 58m estimated duration and the turn-heavy nature of the drive, starting your trip earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight. While only one stop is officially noted, you'll likely want to take additional breaks as needed due to the more demanding driving profile. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 148.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility to adjust your 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 120.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 53 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 16m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheffield, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 241.7 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 148.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.8 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 148.3 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 34 and 241.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
183 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
5
200 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
US 219
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
Navigation decision point
5
241.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
|
Hall Street
Turn right onto Hall Street
Navigation decision point
5
241.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward PA 666 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 666 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.07 one way
$80.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $43.89 | $87.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.36 | $106.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.15 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Sheffield, PA
Morning in Sheffield on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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 58m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and US 219. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 148.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a segment of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you make your way through local roads.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.3 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.
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 241.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 183 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 219): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sheffield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
Penfield
183 mi in
|
~3h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 241.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.3 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 183 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 219): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Sheffield, 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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