Embarking on this 105.2-mile journey from Garden View to the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated around $17. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and US Highway 15, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, you'll remain in a familiar landscape throughout the trip. This route is a straightforward option for a quick regional excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Garden View, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
49 mi
53m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
US Highway 15
11.7 mi
16m
I 99
3.3 mi
4m
Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Market Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 49 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden View, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Dewey Avenue
0.4 mi·57 sec·Dewey Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Foy Avenue
241 ft·5 sec·Foy Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
4
Merge onto I 99; US 15
3.3 mi·4 min·I 99; US 15
5
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 15
Exit 27AToward US 15 South: LewisburgUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft·5 sec·US 15
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi·2 min·Market Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Montgomery Pike
9
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 80 East: BloomsburgUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
13
Merge onto I 80
49 mi·53 min·Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
15
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day, or depart later if you prefer a more relaxed start. With a total duration of just over two hours, you likely won't need extensive rest stops, but planning for one break around the halfway point can be refreshing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17 for the entire trip, and ensure you have enough to reach Scranton comfortably. A practical tip: utilize the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Keystone Shortway for a solid period of steady driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Garden View, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 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 1h 46m
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 Garden View, 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 Garden View, PA
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Garden View, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 49 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 105 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Foy Avenue
Turn left onto Foy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4 mi into trip|~6m in|US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
4.2 mi into trip|~6m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
7
105 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
$17.44 one way
$34.88 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.10
$38.20
premium
$4.93
$20.40
$40.80
diesel
$5.61
$23.23
$46.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.6
0
$11.05
$5.05
Efficient EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
EV Truck/SUV
42.1
0
$14.73
$6.73
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Garden View, PA
Afternoon
in Garden View on Tuesday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph3% chanceLive 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
66°F
Mechanicsville, PA
53 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
1 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
2h 10m 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 drive presents a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 49-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, which should offer a consistent pace. The route transitions between these main arteries, providing variety without becoming overly complex. Expect a blend of efficient highway driving and potentially some more localized road segments as you approach your destination. The overall feel is practical, designed for getting you from point A to point B effectively.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.4 miles in near Foy Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 105.2 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 0.4 miles (Foy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 105.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Foy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
