Connecting Manor to Scranton, this 266.4-mile journey across Pennsylvania typically takes about 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of the William Penn Highway, I-99, and the Keystone Shortway to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting around $44 for fuel should cover your transit costs, though your actual expenditure may vary based on your vehicle's efficiency. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this direct path provides a straightforward way to cross the state. Keep in mind that while it is a single-day trip, the duration requires a steady pace to arrive at your destination before dark.
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
133.2 miles from Manor, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi
1h 47m
I 99
57.2 mi
1h 4m
William Penn Highway
52.8 mi
1h 9m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
Mellon Road
2.1 mi
3m
Manor Harrison City Road
1.9 mi
3m
Harrison City Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manor, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on Race Street
187 ft·11 sec·Race Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
168 ft·9 sec·Mill Street
3
Turn right onto PA 993
1.9 mi·3 min·Manor Harrison City Road
4
Turn right onto PA 130; PA 993
0.1 mi·17 sec·Harrison City-Jeannette Road
5
Turn left onto Harrison City Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harrison City Road
6
Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Harrison City Export Road
7
Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Harrison City Road
8
Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Mellon Road
9
Turn right onto US 22
36 mi·50 min·William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 22
14 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
14
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi·44 min·I 99; US 220
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi·4 min·I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
12 mi·14 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
17
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
20
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
22
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 21-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid potential congestion on the busiest sections of the route. Planning for at least one dedicated stop is essential to keep your energy up during the 266.4-mile trip. Since you have a specific $44 fuel budget, check your tire pressure before leaving Manor to ensure you are maximizing your fuel economy. Use the longest 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway to calculate your fuel efficiency, as this consistent speed will give you the most accurate reading. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected traffic on the highway portions of your journey.
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 133.2 miles from Manor, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 59 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 50m 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 23m
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 Manor, 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 Manor, PA
This is one driving day of about 266.4 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Manor, 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 99.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 74.2 and 266.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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74.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
120 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
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132.4 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
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266.2 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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
$44.17 one way
$88.33 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$48.37
$96.74
premium
$4.93
$51.66
$103.33
diesel
$5.61
$58.82
$117.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.97
$12.79
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.31
$10.66
EV Truck/SUV
106.6
1
$37.30
$17.05
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Manor, PA
Morning
in Manor on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
N 8 mph13% 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
25 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 21m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 55.1
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 45.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different types of roadways along your 266.4-mile path. With highways accounting for 34% of the journey, you will encounter varying road textures and traffic patterns. You should prepare for a significant stretch of open road, as the longest uninterrupted segment spans 99.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This section offers a chance to settle into a consistent rhythm, contrasting with the more variable conditions found on the William Penn Highway and I-99. Balancing these high-speed segments with the remaining local stretches keeps the drive engaging, so stay alert as the road character shifts from regional corridors to major interstate thoroughfares.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.2 miles in.
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 15 significant decision points across 266.4 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 74.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,976 ft533 ft
Total Climb
1,602 ft
Total Descent
1,799 ft
Highest Point
1,976 ft
~57.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,443 ft
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 Manor, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
73.7 mi in|~1h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 266.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
