Trip from Morrisville, 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

6h 28m

Distance

318.3 mi

512 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 16m ★

6 AM

6h 28m

8 AM

6h 53m

10 AM

6h 37m

12 PM

6h 35m

3 PM

6h 38m

5 PM

6h 52m

8 PM

6h 21m

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

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Morrisville, PA

Jack Pace

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 329.6-mile journey from Morrisville, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is estimated to take around 5 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost of approximately $55, this route is manageable for a single day trip, though you'll want to start early. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Roy E, Jefferson Road, and Greene Street, with no highway segments. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, offering a continuous experience of the local landscape. Its turn-heavy nature suggests a more engaging, less direct path than a typical interstate drive.

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

159.2 miles from Morrisville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
William Penn Highway	51 mi	1h 6m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	20 mi	27m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass	12.9 mi	13m
Jefferson Road	7.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 19

428 ft · 15 sec · Mount Morris Road

Turn right onto PA 21

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 188

3.2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 188

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

Continue on PA 188

4.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Road

Turn left onto PA 88

5.6 mi · 8 min · PA 88

Turn straight onto PA 88

1.2 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on PA 88

3.0 mi · 4 min · Low Hill Road

Turn left onto PA 88

0.9 mi · 1 min · PA 88

Merge onto PA Tpke 43; PA 88

6.0 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 70 East: New Stanton

Merge onto I 70

20 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

Merge onto PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

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.

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

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 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

Given the 5-hour, 14-minute duration and the local road profile, starting your drive from Morrisville early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one suggested stop, plan for a mid-journey break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $55 estimated cost is based on continuous travel, and local roads can sometimes take longer than anticipated. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads – Roy E, Jefferson Road, and Greene Street – before you depart, as the numerous turns will require your attention.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 159.2 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 3h 26m 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 70 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.2 miles or 3h 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 5h 19m

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 Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA

This is one driving day of about 318.3 miles and 6h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Morrisville, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frankstown, PA

159 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

Blairsville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.2 miles from Morrisville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17248521133

Visit website

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 22.7

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17247853200

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 318.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 318.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 22 East: Blairsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 22 East: Blairsville

126.2 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

184.3 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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

318.2 mi into trip | ~6h 28m 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

$52.77 one way

$105.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$57.80	$115.59
premium	$4.93	$61.73	$123.46
diesel	$5.61	$70.28	$140.55

Estimated Tolls: $1.32

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (12.9 mi) $0.90

Mon/Fayette Expressway (6 mi) $0.42

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

$53

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.5	1	$33.42	$15.28
Efficient EV	79.6	0	$27.85	$12.73
EV Truck/SUV	127.3	1	$44.56	$20.37

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Morrisville, PA

Late night in Morrisville on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:58 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

27 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

6h 28m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 ~22 min detour Free near mile 102.3

View on nps.gov

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 22.7

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 102.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 329.6-mile route, as indicated by a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of high-speed cruising here. Instead, the road personality is defined by frequent turns and transitions along local streets such as Roy E, Jefferson Road, and Greene Street. Without a 'longest stretch' data point, assume a varied pace with constant engagement from the road. This drive will feel more like navigating through communities rather than traversing open country.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

32 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?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 318.3 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 0.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.2 miles: 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.

Between Morrisville, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

47.2 mi in | ~1h 6m

Bedford

125.7 mi in | ~2h 49m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 318.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

Expect about $1.32 in tolls one way, starting with Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. 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.

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.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. 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

Nearby Places

Bob Evans

Bob Evans

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

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Blink Charging Station

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morrisville, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

27 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 28m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Flight 93 National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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