Scranton, PA to West Bradford, PA is 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m via I 86 and I 81, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal deviation from major interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day transit. Given its predominantly highway nature and manageable duration, it's an efficient way to connect 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
124.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
100 mi
1h 56m
Southern Tier Expressway
71.6 mi
1h 22m
I 81
54.4 mi
1h 4m
US 219
9.4 mi
10m
State Highway 16
5.7 mi
8m
North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi
4m
Interstate Parkway
0.8 mi
2m
Mulberry Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~653 veh/hr typical
· worst 837
Quietest
2 AM
~42 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 West Bradford, 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
7
Merge onto US 6 BUS
229 ft·5 sec·Scranton Carbondale Highway
8
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
11 mi·12 min·Southern Tier Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 23Toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania
18
Turn left onto US 219
9.4 mi·10 min·US 219
19
Take the exit onto PA 346
0.3 mi·35 sec·PA 346
Toward PA 346 West: Forman
20
Continue on PA 346
0.1 mi·16 sec·Forman Street
21
Turn left onto PA 346
326 ft·10 sec·Davis Street
22
Turn right onto Boylston Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Boylston Street
23
Turn straight onto East Washington Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·East Washington Street
24
Turn right onto Interstate Parkway
0.8 mi·2 min·Interstate Parkway
25
Arrive at destination
Interstate Parkway
Trip Plan
For this 4h 58m drive, leaving Scranton in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach West Bradford. With only one recommended stop and a 99% highway share, you can easily complete this in a single day without needing to split the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a likely exit is around 100 miles on I 86. Budgeting around $46 for fuel should cover the 248.9 miles.
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 124.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Bradford, 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 248.9 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 I 86 for about 100 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 237.4 — 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...
8
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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237.4 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsy...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.69 one way
$79.37 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$43.92
$87.84
premium
$4.81
$47.11
$94.23
diesel
$4.80
$47.00
$93.99
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: 87.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.7
0
$26.13
$11.95
Efficient EV
62.2
0
$21.78
$9.96
EV Truck/SUV
99.6
1
$34.85
$15.93
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Areas Of Smoke
SE 5 to 12 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:29AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
West Bradford, PA
Afternoon
in West Bradford on Sunday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 6 to 12 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:29AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
85°F
Waverly, NY
124 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
3 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on highways, with a 99% highway share. You'll encounter a 100-mile stretch on I 86. Expect to be on major interstates for the vast majority of the trip, with very little time spent on surface roads. The frequent exits on these interstates suggest a well-trafficked corridor.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Southern Tier Expressway. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 248.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,538 ft739 ft
Total Climb
1,517 ft
Total Descent
738 ft
Highest Point
1,538 ft
~213.4 mi in
Elevation Range
799 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 248.9 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 (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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 West Bradford, 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 24 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.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at West Bradford, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
