Trip from Ellwood City, 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

4h 46m

Distance

306.2 mi

493 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 33m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 56m

12 PM

4h 53m

3 PM

4h 57m

5 PM

5h 12m

8 PM

4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ellwood City, PA

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City of Scranton, PA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 306.2-mile journey from Ellwood City, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, a drive that typically takes around 4 hours and 46 minutes. This route is best tackled in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. With a projected fuel cost of $51, it's an economical choice for exploring Pennsylvania. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This trip stays within the Northeast region, keeping your travel focused.

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

153.1 miles from Ellwood City, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fountain Avenue	—	—
Portersville Road	—	—
Perry Highway	—	—
East Portersville Road	—	—
I 80 East	—	—
Keystone Shortway	—	—
I 81 North	—	—
PA 307	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Fountain Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Keystone Way

36 ft · 8 sec · Keystone Way

Turn left onto Fountain Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Fountain Avenue

Continue on Portersville Road

9.5 mi · 16 min · Portersville Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Perry Highway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Perry Highway

Turn slight left onto East Portersville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Portersville Road

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Clarion

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 46-minute duration, starting your drive from Ellwood City in the morning is advisable to reach Scranton with daylight to spare. While this is a manageable one-day trip, plan for one stop to break up the 306.2 miles and refuel if necessary. The $51 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it’s always wise to check your fuel gauge before departing. Pay close attention to posted speed limits, as this route involves numerous local roads with varying restrictions.

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 153.1 miles from Ellwood City, PA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

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 67 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ellwood City, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ellwood City, PA

This is one driving day of about 306.2 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Ellwood City, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

153 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

Penn Hills, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.1 miles from Ellwood City, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

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Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Camelot Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.9

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+17247945005

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 131.2

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Regular Gas

$50.76 one way

$101.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$55.60	$111.20
premium	$4.93	$59.38	$118.77
diesel	$5.61	$67.61	$135.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.9	1	$32.15	$14.70
Efficient EV	76.6	0	$26.79	$12.25
EV Truck/SUV	122.5	1	$42.87	$19.60

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 19, 2026

Origin

Ellwood City, PA

Late night in Ellwood City on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Clearfield, PA

153 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

28 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 46m 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?

This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 306.2 miles. The drive progresses through a series of local streets and highways, including Fountain Avenue, Portersville Road, and Perry Highway. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of a local drive suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that keeps you connected to the communities along the way.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Fountain Avenue.

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellwood City, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 306.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellwood City, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Ellwood City, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Farm Table Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

Camelot Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ellwood City, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

28 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 46m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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