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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Youngsville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

262.8 mi

423 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m

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 Youngsville, PA, PA

Youngsville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 262.8-mile journey from Scranton, PA, to Youngsville, PA, is best tackled in a single day, as it takes approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and US 219, with about 9% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $44 for this trip. The overall feel is more of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a sense of exploring the region rather than a fast-paced interstate transit. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region.

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

131.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 148.3 mi 2h 40m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
US 219 12.3 mi 18m
Montmorenci Road 8.8 mi 13m
PA 948 8.6 mi 12m
Warren Bypass 8.6 mi 12m
State Park Road 7.5 mi 13m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 148.3 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

148 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
10

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
11

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
12

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219
14

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
15

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
16

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road
18

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948
19

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
21

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
23

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
24

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
25

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 6

8.6 mi · 12 min · Warren Bypass
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · Youngsville Bypass
28

Turn right onto Railroad Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Railroad Street
Use the right lane.
29

At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Main Street
30

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 32-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing when and where to take a break. The longest stretch is over 148 miles, so be sure to fuel up before you leave Scranton or plan your stop strategically along the Keystone Shortway. This route's turn-heavy nature means paying close attention to navigation is key; have your GPS ready and be mindful of posted speed limits on local roads.

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 131.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.4 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngsville, 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 262.8 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 148.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Joy, PA

131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.4 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 148.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 37.5

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.3

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.8

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 34 and 262.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
183 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

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

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
5
200 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | US 219

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

Navigation decision point

6
262.6 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
262.7 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in | East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.57 one way

$87.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $47.72 $95.44
premium $4.93 $50.97 $101.93
diesel $5.61 $58.02 $116.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.8 0 $27.59 $12.61
Efficient EV 65.7 0 $23.00 $10.51
EV Truck/SUV 105.1 1 $36.79 $16.82

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 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 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:58 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

Youngsville, PA

Late night in Youngsville on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

10 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

5h 32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, meaning you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction and speed than on a typical interstate. With only 9% of the route on highways, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 148.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between more open highway segments and more winding local roads, keeping your attention on the driving.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 183 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 219): Navigation decision point.

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 Youngsville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.

Penfield

183 mi in | ~3h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 262.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 148.3 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.

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 Youngsville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 183 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 219): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Youngsville, PA before the return drive.

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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