Greenwich, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 218.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive mostly uses surface roads, making it a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate experience. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day.
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
109.2 miles from Greenwich, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
139.7 mi
2h 31m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Patchin Highway
6.3 mi
7m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.2 mi
6m
Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 139.7 mi, about 2h 31m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,116 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,517
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Greenwich Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Greenwich Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 219
2.5 mi·2 min·Shawna Road
3
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 219
318 ft·4 sec·Market Street
5
Continue on US 219
6.3 mi·7 min·Patchin Highway
6
Continue on US 219
2.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
7
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
8
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
9
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
10
Continue on US 219; PA 36
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Main Street
11
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
12
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
13
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
14
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
15
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
16
Continue on PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
17
Turn right onto PA 879
4.2 mi·6 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
140 mi·2 hr 31 min·Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward 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 4h 8m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to allow for any unexpected delays. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your refueling and rest breaks accordingly, especially since a significant portion is not on high-speed highways. The fuel cost is estimated at $37, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit later if needed, but keep an eye on the time as you transition off the Keystone Shortway.
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 109.2 miles from Greenwich, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.2 miles or 2h 3m 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 19m
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 Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, PA
This is one driving day of about 218.3 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Greenwich, 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 139.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 218.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 219 / Shawna Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 219 / Shawna Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 219 / Market Street
Turn right onto US 219 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
44 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
183.9 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
7
218.2 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
$34.81 one way
$69.62 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$38.52
$77.04
premium
$4.81
$41.32
$82.64
diesel
$4.80
$41.22
$82.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.5
0
$22.92
$10.48
Efficient EV
54.6
0
$19.10
$8.73
EV Truck/SUV
87.3
1
$30.56
$13.97
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Greenwich, PA
Morning
in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 13 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:34PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 13 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:34PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
2 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
4h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 15% of this 218.3-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 139.7 miles, primarily on the Keystone Shortway. After that, the route transitions to mostly surface roads, indicating a change from faster highway cruising to more local travel with potentially more intersections. Expect a more rural feel as you move between the main highways and the local roads.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.7 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 1 miles in near US 219 / Shawna Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 219 / Shawna Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 219 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 miles (US 219 / Shawna Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 219 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
