This 260.9-mile journey from Hasson Heights, PA to the City of Scranton, PA will take approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $43, this drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a portion on US Highway 322, offering a mix of highway and local road driving. Given its Northeast to Northeast progression within Pennsylvania, you'll stay within familiar territory. This trip is best suited for those looking for a straightforward drive with minimal overnight planning, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
130.4 miles from Hasson Heights, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
189 mi
3h 24m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
US Highway 322
12.4 mi
17m
Main Street
6.1 mi
9m
Pennsylvania Highway 257
5.1 mi
9m
Route 322
4.1 mi
5m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
4.1 mi
6m
West Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 189 mi, about 3h 24m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,076 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,513
Quietest
2 AM
~191 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Hasson Heights, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
119 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Grandview Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Grandview Road
3
Continue on Plummer Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Plummer Street
4
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Center Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Seneca Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Seneca Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.2 mi·41 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on State Street
265 ft·13 sec·State Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 62
0.1 mi·8 sec·East 1st Street
9
Merge onto US 62
0.5 mi·31 sec·East Front Street
10
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·21 sec·East 2nd Street
11
Continue on PA 257
5.1 mi·9 min·Pennsylvania Highway 257
12
Turn left onto US 322
2.5 mi·3 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
13
Continue on US 322
12 mi·17 min·US Highway 322
14
Continue on US 322
5.1 mi·7 min·Main Street
15
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi·2 min·West Main Street
16
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi·2 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
17
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
18
Continue on US 322
4.1 mi·5 min·Route 322
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
20
Merge onto I 80
189 mi·3 hr 24 min·Keystone Shortway
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
22
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
24
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this approximately 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Scranton without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along the Keystone Shortway, which accounts for the longest stretch of your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the longer highway segments. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll want to be prepared for more frequent adjustments, so a comfortable pace is key. This route is well within the scope of a single day, giving you the flexibility to depart and arrive at your convenience.
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 130.4 miles from Hasson Heights, PA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189 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 57 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.4 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 Hasson Heights, 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 Hasson Heights, PA
This is one driving day of about 260.9 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hasson Heights, 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 189 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 260.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.4 mi into trip|~6m in|Seneca Street
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip|~7m in|US 62 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 62 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
226.5 mi into trip|~4h 23m 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
260.7 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
$45.57 one way
$91.13 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$49.89
$99.78
premium
$5.20
$53.37
$106.74
diesel
$6.28
$64.46
$128.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.3
0
$27.39
$12.52
Efficient EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
EV Truck/SUV
104.4
1
$36.53
$16.70
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Hasson Heights, PA
Late night
in Hasson Heights on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Late night
in City of Scranton on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
N 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
40°F
Clearfield, PA
130 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
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
5h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 260.9-mile route. While 21% of the journey is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads and transitions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 189 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you likely encounter more varied road conditions. This drive will require your attention as you move between different types of roadways, making it more engaging than a pure interstate experience.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 189 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 2.3 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Seneca Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 62 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 189 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 33 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.
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. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Seneca Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 62 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Scranton, PA before the return drive.
