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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Troy, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

168.4 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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 Troy, PA, PA

Troy, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Troy, PA is 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local roads rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey through the state.

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

84.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 126 mi 2h 16m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Morrisdale Allport Highway 5.1 mi 9m
Kylertown Drifting Highway 1.8 mi 3m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Troy Hawk Run Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Lil Troy Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 126 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

126 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 57 sec
Toward PA 53: Philipsburg, Kylertown
9

Turn left onto PA 53

1.8 mi · 3 min · Kylertown Drifting Highway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 53

5.1 mi · 9 min · Morrisdale Allport Highway
11

Continue on PA 53

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Troy Hawk Run Highway
12

Turn right onto Lil Troy Drive

338 ft · 14 sec · Lil Troy Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Lil Troy Drive

Trip Plan

Given this is a single-day trip of just over 3 hours, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready, though an early start ensures a relaxed pace. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or before the longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to more local roads where services might be less frequent than on major highways. The turn-heavy nature of this drive means being mindful of your navigation and surroundings is key.

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 84.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126 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 37 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.2 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 168.4 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 126 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsport, PA

84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

California, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.2 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 126 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 160.9 — 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
160.7 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward PA 53: Philipsburg, Kylertown

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

Toward PA 53: Philipsburg, Kylertown
4
160.9 mi into trip | ~3h in | PA 53 / Kylertown Drifting Highway

Turn left onto PA 53 / Kylertown Drifting Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.92 one way

$55.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.58 $61.15
premium $4.93 $32.66 $65.32
diesel $5.61 $37.18 $74.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.5 0 $17.68 $8.08
Efficient EV 42.1 0 $14.74 $6.74
EV Truck/SUV 67.4 0 $23.58 $10.78

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

9:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 8% 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

Troy, PA

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

9:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Williamsport, PA

84 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

17 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 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with 0% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate a winding path, so anticipate needing to adjust your speed frequently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 126 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel before the local roads become more prominent. This drive feels less like a highway commute and more like exploring the backroads of Pennsylvania, requiring your full attention.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m 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 126 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 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, 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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