Scranton to Greenwich is 218.9 miles and takes about 4h 9m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Mahaffey Grampian Highway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a solid day trip, primarily on surface roads, so plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. The total distance is manageable for a single day, making it a convenient option for moving between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
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
109.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
139.4 mi
2h 30m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Patchin Highway
6.4 mi
7m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Main Street
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 139.4 mi, about 2h 30m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,116 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,517
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Greenwich, 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 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
139 mi·2 hr 30 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
11
Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi·6 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
12
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
13
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
14
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
15
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
16
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
17
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
18
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
19
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
20
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
21
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 219
2.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
23
Continue on US 219
6.4 mi·7 min·Patchin Highway
24
Turn left onto US 219
0.7 mi·49 sec·Main Street
25
Continue on US 219
2.5 mi·2 min·Shawna Road
26
Turn right onto Greenwich Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Greenwich Road
27
Arrive at destination
Greenwich Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 9m duration and 218.9-mile distance, leaving Scranton in the morning should allow you to reach Greenwich well before evening. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. There's one recommended stop, so consider breaking up the drive around the 2-hour mark to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $39; it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest stretch is 139.4 miles, so plan your refueling accordingly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.4 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, 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 218.9 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 139.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 174.5 — 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|~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
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.4 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
5
174.5 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.90 one way
$69.81 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$38.63
$77.25
premium
$4.81
$41.44
$82.87
diesel
$4.80
$41.33
$82.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.7
0
$22.98
$10.51
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.15
$8.76
EV Truck/SUV
87.6
1
$30.65
$14.01
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 13 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:34PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Greenwich, PA
Morning
in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 13 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:34PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 5:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
2 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 218.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route consists entirely of surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll cover 218.9 miles, and the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 139.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect a consistent, grounded driving experience as you navigate through varied terrain. The absence of highway sections means you'll likely encounter more local traffic and varying speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,601 ft553 ft
Total Climb
2,409 ft
Total Descent
1,603 ft
Highest Point
1,601 ft
~109.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,048 ft
Notable High Points
1,601 ft at ~109.4 miles+519 ft prominence
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 Greenwich, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
•Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
•Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenwich, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
