Origin
Concord, PA
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
158.8 mi
256 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Concord, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 158.8 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily travels through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a mixed driving experience that's well-suited for a single day. You'll encounter a blend of highway and other roads, making it a straightforward journey. With a recommended one-day drive, you have plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed, and the fuel cost is quite reasonable for the distance covered.
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
79.4 miles from Concord, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Route 75 | 26.2 mi | 45m |
| South Main Street | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| US 522 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Route 235 | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Route 35 North | 6.9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Path Valley Road
2
Continue on PA 75
26 mi
·
45 min
·
Route 75
3
Continue on PA 75; PA 333
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 22; US 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22; US 322
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
7
Turn straight onto PA 35
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 35 North
8
Turn left onto PA 235
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 235
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 522; PA 235
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
14
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
21
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
23
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m estimated drive time, leaving Concord, PA in the morning allows ample time to reach Scranton, PA within the same day. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 35.5 miles, you can easily break up the drive as needed, perhaps stopping for fuel or a quick break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longer highway segments, as services can sometimes be spread out. The relatively low fuel cost of $26 suggests you won't need to worry excessively about gas prices on this particular route.
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 79.4 miles from Concord, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 35 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, PA
This is one driving day of about 158.8 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Concord, 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 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Concord, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 29.9 and 158.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn left toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 522; PA 235
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
Navigation decision point
5
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
158.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.33 one way
$52.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.80 | $61.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% 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
68°F
Winfield, PA
79 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
39 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
3h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 21.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway, including a continuous stretch of 35.5 miles, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. Later, I 81 will likely provide a more direct, faster-paced segment. Expect the road to transition between these faster highway sections and potentially more varied local roads as you approach your destination, keeping the driving experience dynamic rather than monotonous.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 158.8 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 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Concord, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcalisterville along the way.
Mcalisterville
31.4 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 158.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 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 City of Scranton, 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 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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