Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Avis, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
119 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avis, PA
K6
Trip Overview
Scranton to Avis is 119 miles and takes about 2h 29m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a more grounded travel experience. With a duration under three hours and minimal highway driving, this route is ideal for a straightforward, single-day excursion. Plan for a relaxed pace as you navigate through local landscapes.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 48.6 mi | 53m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Pike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 48.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Avis, PA.
1
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 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 210B
Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
12
Merge onto US 15
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
13
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Street
16
Continue on US 15
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 15
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 220
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
21
Take the exit onto PA 44
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 44
22
Continue on PA 44
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tiadaghton Avenue
23
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto Purslane Alley
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
Purslane Alley
25
Arrive at destination
Purslane Alley
Trip Plan
Given the short 2.5-hour duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Scranton in the morning allows for a full day upon arrival in Avis, or a midday departure means you’ll arrive in the late afternoon. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider breaking up the drive with a brief pause around the halfway point, perhaps after the 48.6-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $20, but it’s always wise to top off before leaving Scranton.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avis, 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 119 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 48.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Scranton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 102.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
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 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
6
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 North: Williamsport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 210B
Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
6
100.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 15
Take the exit onto US 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
102.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.73 one way
$39.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Appalachian Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
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
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Avis, PA
Morning in Avis on Tuesday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m 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 119-mile drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% of the total mileage on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 48.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to local roads. Expect to navigate through areas with a higher density of intersections and lower speed limits once you leave the limited-access highway sections. The overall feel is one of steady cruising rather than high-speed travel.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 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 119 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 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Avis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Williamsport along the way.
Williamsport
83.7 mi in
|
~1h 37m
About the Cities
Starting in Scranton, PA
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Avis, PA
Full guide →Founded 1901
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 119 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.18 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 Avis, 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. 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 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avis, 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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