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Trip from Lewistown, 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

2h 45m

Distance

132.6 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Lewistown, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

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Trip Overview

This 132.6-mile drive from Lewistown, PA, to Scranton, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and US 522, with about 46% of the journey on highways. Expect a mixed driving experience across Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, this route is an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical transit. It’s a straightforward journey that doesn't demand an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

66.3 miles from Lewistown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 35.5 mi 39m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
US 522 28.1 mi 32m
South Main Street 10.4 mi 12m
Point Township Drive 8.1 mi 11m
North Susquehanna Trail 3.2 mi 6m
South Walnut Street 3.2 mi 5m
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 Lewistown, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Chestnut Street

119 ft · 11 sec · Chestnut Street
2

Turn sharp right onto Valley Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Valley Street
3

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Walnut Street
4

Continue on US 522

28 mi · 32 min · US 522
5

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

10 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
6

Turn left onto US 522

0.6 mi · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 11; US 15

3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto US 11

1.8 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Trail
9

Continue on US 11

1.8 mi · 3 min · Water Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 11

8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto PA 54

2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
14

Merge onto I 80

35 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
18

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

For this roughly 2 hour and 45 minute trip, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Scranton. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $22, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before heading onto longer highway stretches like the 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This route is very doable in a single day, so no need to plan for an overnight stay.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Lewistown, PA, or about 1h 26m 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 15m

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 Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, PA

This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lewistown, 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.

city in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunbury, PA

66 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

Mifflinburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Lewistown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Valley Street

Turn sharp right onto Valley Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
42.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 522 / Susquehanna Trail

Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
98.1 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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

$21.98 one way

$43.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.08 $48.15
premium $4.93 $25.72 $51.43
diesel $5.61 $29.28 $58.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.92 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.56 $8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lewistown, PA

Morning in Lewistown on Tuesday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 1 to 6 mph 2% chance Live 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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive offers a varied road experience, characteristic of its 'Mixed drive' profile. You'll encounter stretches on the Keystone Shortway, including one uninterrupted segment of 35.5 miles, which often provides a more open-road feel. As you transition to I-81 and US 522, expect more typical highway and arterial road conditions. The 46% highway share means you'll have periods of faster travel interspersed with other road types, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. The character of the drive shifts subtly as you progress through Pennsylvania.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Valley Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Valley Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Lewistown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1790

Lewistown is a city in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

Top landmarks

  • • Embassy Theatre — former theater and movie theater in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Valley Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): 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.

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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