Embarking from Eden, PA, to Scranton, PA, covers 178.7 miles and will take approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes of driving time. This route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a smaller portion on Shawville Highway, and is well-suited for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $30. Given its manageable length and the Northeast regions of both your origin and destination, this drive offers a straightforward transit through Pennsylvania. You'll find the journey offers a good balance of highway efficiency and more engaging local road sections.
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
89.4 miles from Eden, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
136.4 mi
2h 27m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Shawville Highway
3.7 mi
6m
Trout Run Road
2.8 mi
10m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Eden Road
0.5 mi
1m
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Biden Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 136.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on Eden Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Eden Road
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Continue on Trout Run Road
2.8 mi·10 min·Trout Run Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 879
397 ft·14 sec·Shawville Croft Highway
4
Turn left onto PA 970
3.7 mi·6 min·Shawville Highway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
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Merge onto I 80
136 mi·2 hr 27 min·Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
8
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
10
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
13
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
14
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 178.7-mile journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Scranton. With a duration of just over 3.5 hours, it's a comfortable one-day drive, so you can be flexible with your schedule. Plan for one main stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, keeping in mind the $30 fuel estimate. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage as you transition from the Keystone Shortway onto I-81 and then Shawville Highway, as these junctures can require careful navigation.
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 89.4 miles from Eden, PA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.4 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 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eden, 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 Eden, PA
This is one driving day of about 178.7 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Eden, 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 136.4 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 178.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.3 mi into trip|~12m in|PA 879 / Shawville Croft Highway
At end of road, turn right onto PA 879 / Shawville Croft Highway
Navigation decision point
5
143.9 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
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178.1 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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178.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
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178.7 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.63 one way
$59.25 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$32.45
$64.89
premium
$4.93
$34.66
$69.31
diesel
$5.61
$39.45
$78.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
EV Truck/SUV
71.5
0
$25.02
$11.44
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Eden, PA
Morning
in Eden on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Carroll, PA
89 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
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
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only 18% of the route on highways, meaning you'll experience more varied road conditions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 136.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of consistent travel. Following this, the route transitions to sections that require more frequent adjustments, such as I-81 and Shawville Highway. Expect a driving experience that is less about monotonous interstate cruising and more about engaging with the local terrain.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 3.3 miles in near PA 879 / Shawville Croft Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (PA 879 / Shawville Croft Highway): Navigation decision point; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 178.1 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
The longest stretch is about 136.4 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (PA 879 / Shawville Croft Highway): Navigation decision point; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 178.1 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
