This 320.7-mile journey from Newtown, PA to Scranton, PA is estimated to take about 6 hours and 26 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a portion of the historic William Penn Highway. Given the duration and the mixed driving profile, planning for a single day is straightforward, though a 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway means you'll have some uninterrupted driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $53. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania, placing this drive entirely within the Northeast region.
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
160.3 miles from Newtown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m 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
51 mi
1h 6m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
US 119
26.9 mi
32m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.3 mi
14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on Budapest Road
67 ft·8 sec·Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
0.2 mi·47 sec·Budapest Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi·2 min·Holbert Stretch
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Continue on PA 88
2.6 mi·3 min·South Eighty Eight Road
6
Continue on PA 88
0.3 mi·32 sec·Power Plant Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
8
Continue on US 119
2.5 mi·3 min·US 119
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 119
4.1 mi·6 min·Morgantown Road
10
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi·1 min·Morgantown Street
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Continue on US 119
1.5 mi·2 min·Morgantown Road
12
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Big Six Road
13
Turn left
0.2 mi·30 sec
14
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi·1 min·Mon-Fayette Expressway
15
Continue on PA 43
8.0 mi·10 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
16
Continue on US 119
24 mi·28 min·US 119
17
Continue on PA Tpke 66
13 mi·14 min·Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
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Continue on PA 66
0.3 mi·35 sec·PA 66
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward US 22 East: BlairsvilleUse the right lane.
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Merge onto US 22
34 mi·47 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 22
14 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
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Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
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Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
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Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi·44 min·I 99; US 220
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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.
27
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
28
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
29
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
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Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
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Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
36
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
37
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
To best manage this 6-hour and 26-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Newtown, PA, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a longest stretch of 99.3 miles, plan for a mid-drive break. While the $53 fuel cost is manageable, ensure your tank is full before heading out, especially as you approach the longer, less populated segments of the Keystone Shortway. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing, but aiming to arrive in Scranton before evening will make settling in much easier.
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 160.3 miles from Newtown, PA, or about 3h 22m 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 71 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.3 miles or 3h 22m 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 16m
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 Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA
This is one driving day of about 320.7 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Newtown, 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 320.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Bobtown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m 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
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128.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
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186.2 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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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320.1 mi into trip|~6h 25m 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
$53.17 one way
$106.34 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$58.23
$116.46
premium
$4.93
$62.20
$124.39
diesel
$5.61
$70.81
$141.61
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(13.3 mi)$0.93
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.2
1
$33.67
$15.39
Efficient EV
80.2
0
$28.06
$12.83
EV Truck/SUV
128.3
1
$44.90
$20.52
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Newtown, PA
Night
in Newtown on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
7 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
6h 26m 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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 99.5
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 22.1
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 99.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 39% of it being highway driving. You'll experience stretches on major arteries like I-99 and the Keystone Shortway, interspersed with sections of the William Penn Highway. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, allowing for a steady pace. Expect the road character to evolve, transitioning between faster, more direct highway sections and potentially slower, more local-feeling segments as you navigate through Pennsylvania.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 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 0.2 miles in near Bobtown Road.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 320.7 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 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 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 Newtown, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.
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 6h 26m. Total distance: 320.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m 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 $0.93 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 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 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 6.4 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 Scranton, PA before the return drive.
