Trip from Huntingdon, PA to City of Scranton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

167.3 mi

269 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

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

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Huntingdon, PA

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City of Scranton, PA

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Trip Overview

This 191.5-mile drive from Huntingdon, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using Penn Street and William Penn Highway, with a stretch on US 22 East, but with a 0% highway share, expect a more local road experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration and local road profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.

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

83.6 miles from Huntingdon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	35.5 mi	39m
William Penn Highway	33 mi	48m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
South Walnut Street	31.2 mi	36m
South Main Street	10.4 mi	12m
Point Township Drive	8.1 mi	11m
North Susquehanna Trail	3.2 mi	6m
Continental Boulevard	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 35.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 4th Street

173 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street

Turn left onto PA 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · Penn Street

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 22

33 mi · 48 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 522

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 22; US 522

Toward US 22 East, US 322 East, US 522 North: Harrisburg, Selinsgrove

Merge onto US 22; US 322; US 522

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 22; US 322; US 522

Take the exit onto US 522

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 522

Toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove

Turn left onto US 522

31 mi · 36 min · South Walnut Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104

10 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto US 522

0.6 mi · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 11; US 15

3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 11

1.8 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Trail

Continue on US 11

1.8 mi · 3 min · Water Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 11

8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 54

2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 80

35 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 191.5-mile trip, departing in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for navigating the turn-heavy local roads and potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility in pacing your journey. The estimated fuel cost of $32 is a helpful budget marker, but be sure to monitor your fuel gauge, especially since this route has a 0% highway share, meaning fewer readily available services. A practical tip for this specific route: pay close attention to signage for Penn Street and William Penn Highway, as these local roads will be your primary guides for the majority of the 3-hour drive.

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 83.6 miles from Huntingdon, PA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 37 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.6 miles or 1h 55m 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

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 Huntingdon, 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 Huntingdon, PA

This is one driving day of about 167.3 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Huntingdon, 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 35.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winfield, PA

84 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

Lewistown, PA

Fuel and coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 167.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 26 / Penn Street

Turn left onto PA 26 / Penn Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

34.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 22; US 522

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 522 toward US 22 East, US 322 East, US 522 North: Harrisburg, Selinsgrove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 22 East, US 322 East, US 522 North: H...

76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 522 / Susquehanna Trail

Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

167.1 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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

$27.74 one way

$55.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$30.38	$60.75
premium	$4.93	$32.45	$64.89
diesel	$5.61	$36.94	$73.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.2	$17.57	$8.03
Efficient EV	41.8	$14.64	$6.69
EV Truck/SUV	66.9	$23.42	$10.71

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Huntingdon, PA

Late night in Huntingdon on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Winfield, PA

84 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate travel here. Instead, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape as you follow Penn Street, William Penn Highway, and US 22 East. The absence of a 'longest stretch' figure suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This driving profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making for a dynamic, albeit less monotonous, journey.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 26 / Penn Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 15 significant decision points across 167.3 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: near the start (PA 26 / Penn Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 22; US 522): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Huntingdon, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Selinsgrove along the way.

Selinsgrove

34.1 mi in | ~51m | via US 22; US 522

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 167.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.5 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.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Huntingdon, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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