Scranton, PA to Wesleyville, PA is 320.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m via Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward, largely highway route connecting two points in the state. Given its duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a single-day drive if you're looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
160.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 10m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~529 veh/hr typical
· worst 723
Quietest
2 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Wesleyville, PA.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·Adams Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.4 mi·1 min·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 11; PA 307
3.1 mi·4 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 6 BUS
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
518 ft·12 sec·US 6 BUS
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
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Merge onto US 6 BUS
229 ft·5 sec·Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: BinghamtonUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 81; US 6
54 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 81; US 6
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·Southern Tier Expressway
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
12
Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 16
13
Continue on NY 16
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Union Street
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
16
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
79 mi·1 hr 32 min·Southern Tier Expressway
17
Continue on I 86
6.8 mi·7 min·Hopkins-Bowser Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·1 min
Toward I-90: Erie
19
Merge onto I 90
3.4 mi·4 min·AMVETS Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 32Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
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Turn right onto PA 290; PA 430
0.9 mi·1 min·Station Road
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Continue on PA 430
2.2 mi·4 min·Station Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 20
10 ft·0 sec·Buffalo Road
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Arrive at destination
US 20
Trip Plan
For this 6h 22m drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $52, you have flexibility to be spontaneous. Pay attention to the mileage markers, especially as you approach the end of the 139.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as this is where the highway character might begin to shift. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly on the longer highway segments, to ensure you're always within reach of a service area.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.1 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wesleyville, 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 320.1 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 139.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 316.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 Wes...
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4.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
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158.9 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Erie
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316.7 mi into trip|~6h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.90 one way
$111.81 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$61.21
$122.42
premium
$5.20
$65.48
$130.96
diesel
$6.28
$79.09
$158.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96
1
$33.61
$15.36
Efficient EV
80
0
$28.01
$12.80
EV Truck/SUV
128
1
$44.81
$20.49
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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 Oct 24, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 24 at 6:18AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 9:21PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Wesleyville, PA
Afternoon
in Wesleyville on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 24 at 6:18AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 9:21PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 22m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 320.1 miles on major expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 139.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway before transitioning. Expect continuous travel with relatively few interruptions on these high-speed roads. The high highway percentage means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and frequent, but generally short, exit sequences.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 320.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 22m. Total distance: 320.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wesleyville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wesleyville, PA before the return drive.
