Scranton, PA to West Kittanning, PA is 256.1 miles and takes about 5h 1m via Keystone Shortway and American Legion Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for most of the journey. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal stress.
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
128.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
180.4 mi
3h 14m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi
29m
North Street
16.6 mi
23m
Broad Street
1.2 mi
1m
Millenium Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Butler Road
0.9 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and West Kittanning, 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
7
Merge onto I 80
180 mi·3 hr 14 min·Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit onto PA 28 Truck
0.2 mi·33 sec·PA 28 Truck
Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
9
Turn left onto PA 36; PA 28 Truck
19 mi·29 min·Allegheny Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 28
1.2 mi·1 min·Broad Street
11
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
17 mi·23 min·North Street
12
Turn right onto Clearfield Pike
510 ft·23 sec·Clearfield Pike
13
Turn sharp left onto Millenium Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Millenium Drive
14
Turn straight onto US 422 Business
0.5 mi·42 sec·Indiana Road
15
Turn straight onto US 422 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·South Water Street
16
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kittanning Citizens Bridge
17
Continue on US 422 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·Butler Road
18
Turn right onto Southern Avenue
0.2 mi·52 sec·Southern Avenue
19
Turn left
142 ft·10 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Scranton in the morning will comfortably get you to West Kittanning by afternoon. While the drive is manageable in a single day, there's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 180.4-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. This route's flexibility means you can depart at your leisure, but starting earlier ensures you have ample daylight for the drive.
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 128.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 56 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.1 miles or 2h 24m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Kittanning, 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 256.1 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 180.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 252.5 — 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
215.1 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|PA 28 Truck
Take the exit onto PA 28 Truck toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
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252.5 mi into trip|~4h 53m in|Millenium Drive
Turn sharp left onto Millenium Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.46 one way
$84.92 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$46.50
$93.00
premium
$4.93
$49.67
$99.33
diesel
$5.61
$56.54
$113.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.8
0
$26.89
$12.29
Efficient EV
64
0
$22.41
$10.24
EV Truck/SUV
102.4
1
$35.85
$16.39
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Kittanning, PA
Morning
in West Kittanning on Sunday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
11 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
5h 1m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 180.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway. As you progress, anticipate a winding path that requires your attention, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape compared to a typical highway journey. The American Legion Memorial Highway and Allegheny Boulevard will contribute to this engaging driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 11 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 West Kittanning, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brookville along the way.
Brookville
215.1 mi in|~3h 58m|via PA 28 Truck
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 256.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 180.4 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Kittanning, PA before the return drive.
