Scranton, PA to Spangler, PA is 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily within Pennsylvania. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed interstate journey. Given the relatively short duration and local road focus, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility with stops. It's a straightforward trip if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
110.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
139.4 mi
2h 30m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Patchin Highway
6.4 mi
7m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Shawna Road
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 139.4 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Spangler, PA.
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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 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
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Merge onto I 80
139 mi·2 hr 30 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
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Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi·6 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
10
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
11
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
12
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
13
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
14
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
15
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
16
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
17
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
18
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
19
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 219
2.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
21
Continue on US 219
6.4 mi·7 min·Patchin Highway
22
Turn left onto US 219
0.7 mi·49 sec·Main Street
23
Continue on US 219
3.6 mi·4 min·Shawna Road
24
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi·1 min·Philadelphia Avenue
25
Turn right onto US 219
0.2 mi·15 sec·Crawford Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 219
346 ft·4 sec·40th Street
27
Continue on US 219
1.3 mi·1 min·Bigler Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
US 219
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip covering 221.4 miles and taking just over 4 hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Scranton in the morning will give you ample daylight. Plan for your one recommended stop to break up the drive, especially given the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant towns or services might be on the Keystone Shortway. A good strategy is to top off your tank before departing Scranton to ensure you have plenty of gas for the 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 110.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.4 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spangler, 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 221.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 139.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 205.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
174 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
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205.6 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|US 219 / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 219 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.71 one way
$73.41 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.20
$80.40
premium
$4.93
$42.94
$85.88
diesel
$5.61
$48.88
$97.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.25
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.37
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spangler, PA
Afternoon
in Spangler on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
5 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
4h 10m 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
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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 221.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds than a highway. While the highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be on local and state roads, the Keystone Shortway accounts for the longest continuous stretch at 139.4 miles. You'll navigate segments of the American Legion Memorial Highway and Mahaffey Grampian Highway as well. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires your attention, rather than a passive cruise.
Only 0% 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: 139.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 12 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.
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 Spangler, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
174 mi in|~3h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.4 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.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Spangler, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
