This 329.1-mile drive from Scranton to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, will take you approximately 6 hours and 12 minutes. It's a feasible one-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $55. You'll navigate primarily on the Keystone Shortway and I-79, with a section of the American Legion Memorial Highway. The route is characterized by its turn-heavy local driving feel, suggesting a journey that involves more local roads than pure interstate travel. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout this Pennsylvania excursion.
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
164.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
239.9 mi
4h 18m
I 79
37.3 mi
40m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Freedom Crider Road
4.4 mi
6m
Constitution Boulevard
3.2 mi
5m
Freedom Road
2.5 mi
4m
Ohio River Boulevard
2.1 mi
2m
Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.9 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Aliquippa, PA.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
33 mi·39 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
240 mi·4 hr 18 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 79
37 mi·40 min·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 78-77Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 78Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, MarsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right
133 ft·5 sec
Toward Cranberry
15
Merge onto PA 228
0.2 mi·23 sec·Mars Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Freedom Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Crider Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
98 ft·1 sec·Freedom Crider Road
19
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Freedom Crider Road
20
Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Crows Run Road
21
Turn right onto PA 65
2.1 mi·2 min·Ohio River Boulevard
22
Turn left onto PA 51
0.5 mi·44 sec·Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
23
Continue on PA 51
0.1 mi·10 sec·17th Street
24
Continue on PA 51
309 ft·5 sec·17th Street
25
Turn left onto PA 51
0.4 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
26
Continue on PA 51
3.2 mi·5 min·Constitution Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Bridge Street
28
Turn right onto River Avenue
0.2 mi·59 sec·River Avenue
29
Turn right onto 4th Street
41 ft·7 sec·4th Street
30
Turn left
24 ft·1 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive from Scranton early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. While this is a single-day trip, plan for at least one stop to rest and refuel. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is nearly 240 miles, so consider breaking up that segment if you prefer shorter driving periods. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition off the main highways onto local roads where services might be less frequent. The $55 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting.
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 164.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.9 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 72 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 3h 4m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aliquippa, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 329.1 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Scranton, 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 239.9 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 0.1 and 313.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
312.7 mi into trip|~5h 44m in
Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78-77
Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
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313.3 mi into trip|~5h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 78
Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
6
313.7 mi into trip|~5h 46m in|PA 228 / Mars Road
Merge onto PA 228 / Mars Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.56 one way
$109.12 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.76
$119.51
premium
$4.93
$63.82
$127.65
diesel
$5.61
$72.66
$145.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.7
1
$34.56
$15.80
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.80
$13.16
EV Truck/SUV
131.6
1
$46.07
$21.06
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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 17, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
N 8 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Aliquippa, PA
Night
in Aliquippa on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
24 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 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' personality for this trip, with only 11% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 239.9 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. However, the overall profile indicates a route that frequently transitions between different road types and potentially involves more navigating through local areas rather than simply cruising on high-speed interstates. This suggests a drive where you'll experience a varied pace and changing scenery as you make your way across the state.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 239.9 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Lackawanna Avenue.
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 20 significant decision points across 329.1 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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 312.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 12m. Total distance: 329.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 239.9 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 Aliquippa, 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 312.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Aliquippa, PA before the return drive.
