Origin
Morris, PA
Late night in Morris on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
140.3 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, PA
Tri Warno
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Morris, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 140.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 56 minutes via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region on a mix of roads. It's a solid option for a single-day journey, offering a straightforward drive with a manageable duration. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the state.
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
70.2 miles from Morris, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 49 mi | 53m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Route 414 | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 49 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Landrus Road
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Landrus Road
2
Turn left onto PA 414
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 414
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto I 99; US 15
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
5
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
9
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge onto I 80
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
15
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 56 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you feel ready for a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without major services could be up to 49 miles. Budgeting around $23 for fuel should cover this 140.3-mile drive.
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 70.2 miles from Morris, PA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 24m
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 Morris, 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 Morris, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.3 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Morris, 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 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Morris, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 39.1 and 140.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
39.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 15 / Market Street
Merge onto US 15 / Market Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
7
140.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m 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
$23.26 one way
$46.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.05
Appalachian Thruway
(29.2 mi)
$2.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
2h 56m 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?
This journey features a mixed drive profile, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Keystone Shortway, I 81, and the Appalachian Thruway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 49 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a good opportunity for consistent travel. Expect the road character to shift between more open highway driving and potentially more varied conditions as you transition between these different roadways.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 39.1 miles in near US 15.
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 13 significant decision points across 140.3 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: at 39.1 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 140.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.05 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 39.1 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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