Planning a trip from Kennedy to Scranton? This 123.9-mile journey typically takes about 3 hours and 23 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on the Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Route 6. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for exploring Pennsylvania. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. Given its duration and character, this drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
61.9 miles from Kennedy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Highway
50.9 mi
1h 17m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.1 mi
33m
Route 6
10.9 mi
15m
Route 660
6.8 mi
11m
Sylvania Road
5.2 mi
7m
Morgan Highway
4.6 mi
8m
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi
5m
Winola Road
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 50.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedy, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on Kennedyville Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Kennedyville Road
2
Turn left onto Marrows Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Marrows Road
3
Turn right onto Burg Road
0.2 mi·55 sec·Burg Road
4
Turn left onto Martin Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Martin Road
5
Turn right onto PA 660
3.1 mi·5 min·Route 660
6
Continue on PA 660
2.0 mi·3 min·Route 660
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 660
1.7 mi·2 min·Route 660
8
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue
9
Continue on PA 660
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 6; PA 660
1.0 mi·2 min·East Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 6; PA 660
11 mi·15 min·Route 6
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi·2 min·West Wellsboro Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·1 min·Sullivan Street
14
Continue on US 6
10 mi·15 min·Roosevelt Highway
15
Continue on US 6
5.2 mi·7 min·Sylvania Road
16
Continue on US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on US 6; PA 14
0.8 mi·1 min·Elmira Street
18
Turn straight onto US 6
9.3 mi·13 min·Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 6
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
20
Continue on US 6
6.4 mi·8 min·Roosevelt Highway
21
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·14 sec·Roosevelt Highway
22
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi·1 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi·2 min·Reuter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi·2 min·York Avenue
25
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi·2 min·Main Street
26
Turn left onto US 6
0.4 mi·49 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi·3 min·Golden Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 6
12 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
30
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi·9 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
32
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·46 sec·River Street
33
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·38 sec·Main Street
34
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·11 min·Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
35
Turn straight onto US 6
2.5 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto PA 92
2.9 mi·5 min·Pennsylvania Route 92
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on PA 92
1.2 mi·2 min·Roosevelt Highway
38
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 307
2.2 mi·3 min·Roosevelt Highway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 307
6.7 mi·11 min·Roosevelt Highway
40
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi·13 sec·Airport Drive
41
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi·4 min·Winola Road
42
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi·8 min·Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
43
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft·7 sec·North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi·30 sec·PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 SouthUse the right lane.
45
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi·3 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
46
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi·36 sec·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
47
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft·17 sec·Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
48
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft·12 sec·Linden Street
49
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft·14 sec·Wyoming Avenue
50
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 123.9-mile trip, leaving in the morning will allow you to complete the drive within a single day, arriving in Scranton with ample time. With a total duration of 3 hours and 23 minutes and only one planned stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $21, and plan your refueling accordingly. A specific tip for this route: be attentive to the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, especially on the Roosevelt Highway, as frequent navigational adjustments are key to staying on track.
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 61.9 miles from Kennedy, PA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 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 27 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, PA
This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Kennedy, 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 Roosevelt Highway for about 50.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 123.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.1 mi into trip|~21m in|US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue
Turn right onto US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
61 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
121.1 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
121.1 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
7
123.6 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.54 one way
$41.08 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.50
$44.99
premium
$4.93
$24.03
$48.06
diesel
$5.61
$27.36
$54.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.01
$5.95
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.84
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.35
$7.93
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Kennedy, PA
Afternoon
in Kennedy on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph20% chanceLive forecast
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
31 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
3h 23m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 18% of the route is on highways, so expect a significant portion to involve navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.9 miles on the Roosevelt Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road characteristics likely shift. This mix means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, adapting to varied road conditions and directions as you traverse Pennsylvania.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 10.1 miles in near US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 123.9 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 10.1 miles (US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.1 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 123.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on Roosevelt Highway. 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 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.1 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
