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Trip from Point Marion, 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 16m

Distance

315.4 mi

508 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania

Point Marion, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Point Marion to Scranton covers 315.4 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day of driving. You will navigate a mix of highways, including the Keystone Shortway, I-99, and the William Penn Highway, as you traverse the state. Budgeting approximately $52 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the trip. Since you are moving between two points within the Northeast, you can expect a fairly consistent regional feel, though the terrain will shift as you progress toward the Scranton area. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the need for an overnight stay, provided you are prepared for a steady pace.

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

157.7 miles from Point Marion, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m 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
US 119 24.4 mi 28m
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 Point Marion, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on US 119

194 ft · 3 sec · Morgantown Road
2

Continue on US 119

398 ft · 8 sec · Penn Street
3

Turn right onto US 119

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 119

4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road
5

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street
6

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
7

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Big Six Road
8

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
9

Continue on PA 43

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway
10

Continue on PA 43

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
11

Continue on US 119

24 mi · 28 min · US 119
12

Continue on PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
13

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
18

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
20

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
21

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.
22

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
23

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
25

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
26

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
28

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
29

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, as this 6-hour and 16-minute drive requires steady focus. With only one recommended stop included in the itinerary, try to pick a location roughly halfway through your 315.4-mile journey to maximize your efficiency. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between the major highways like I-99 and the William Penn Highway, to ensure you stay within your $52 budget. Since the longest stretch is nearly 100 miles, use that time on the Keystone Shortway to get comfortable, but be ready for the change in pace once you exit. Flexibility is on your side with this route, so don't hesitate to take your scheduled break whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs.

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 157.7 miles from Point Marion, PA, or about 3h 17m 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 69 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.7 miles or 3h 17m 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 8m

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 Point Marion, 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 Point Marion, PA

This is one driving day of about 315.4 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Point Marion, 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

Altoona, PA

158 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

Indiana, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.7 miles from Point Marion, 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.

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17248342332

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 315.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 315.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 315.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 315.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 315.4

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 315.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Great Cross of Christ

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.5

Hopwood, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17244394912

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 57.8 and 315.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
6
123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
165.2 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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.
7
181.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m 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
7
315.3 mi into trip | ~6h 16m 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

$52.29 one way

$104.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $57.27 $114.54
premium $4.93 $61.17 $122.34
diesel $5.61 $69.64 $139.27

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

$52

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.6 1 $33.12 $15.14
Efficient EV 78.9 0 $27.60 $12.62
EV Truck/SUV 126.2 1 $44.16 $20.19

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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 18, 2026

Origin

Point Marion, PA

Morning in Point Marion on Sunday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

6:36 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

36 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 16m 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

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 97.9
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 21.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 ~68 min detour Free near mile 97.9
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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed efficiency with varied road types. With a 39% highway share, you will spend significant time on major thoroughfares, interspersed with other road categories that keep the journey engaging. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Keystone Shortway, where you will cover 99.3 miles of consistent driving. This segment provides a nice rhythm, allowing you to settle into a steady speed before transitioning to the other sections of the route. Because the drive is classified as a mixed profile, you should be ready for the road's personality to shift from bustling interstate stretches to more localized driving as you navigate toward your destination.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 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 57.8 miles in.

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 16 significant decision points across 315.4 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 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

44.2 mi in | ~56m | via PA Tpke 66

Bedford

122.8 mi in | ~2h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 315.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 16m 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 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 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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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