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Trip from Scranton, PA to Oakwood, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

297.6 mi

479 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 25m ★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m

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

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Downtown Oakwood, PA, PA

Oakwood, PA

Peter Vang

Trip Overview

This 297.6-mile drive from Scranton to Oakwood, Pennsylvania, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 5 hours and 38 minutes. Primarily following the Keystone Shortway and the American Legion Memorial Highway, this route is best suited for a single, dedicated travel day, though you could comfortably split it if preferred. With a projected fuel cost of $49, it's an economical journey. The drive has a turn-heavy local feel, suggesting you'll experience a variety of road types rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. It's a trip entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a consistent regional experience.

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

148.8 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 243.9 mi 4h 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road 6.3 mi 8m
Beaver Valley Expressway 3.7 mi 3m
South New Castle Street 2.4 mi 4m
Steingrabe Road 1.2 mi 1m
Glen Road 1.1 mi 2m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 243.9 mi, about 4h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Oakwood, 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

244 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer
11

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 7 sec
12

Turn straight onto US 19

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Erie Street
13

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Steingrabe Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 158

6.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
15

Continue on PA 158

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Market Street
16

Turn right onto Beechwood Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Beechwood Road
17

Turn left onto PA 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 18
19

Turn right onto Glen Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
20

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

460 ft · 8 sec · Mitchell Road
21

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
22

Merge onto I 376

3.7 mi · 3 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13 Toward US 224: State Street, Poland Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

190 ft · 6 sec
25

Turn left onto US 224

0.7 mi · 1 min · West State Street
26

Turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive
27

Turn right onto Burns Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Burns Street
28

Turn right onto Avalon Drive

468 ft · 20 sec · Avalon Drive
29

Arrive at destination

Avalon Drive

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Scranton to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility; however, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 243.9-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services can be spaced out. The $49 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. The turn-heavy nature of the route means staying alert and following your navigation closely will be key to a smooth journey.

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 148.8 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.9 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.8 miles or 2h 47m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakwood, 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 297.6 miles and 5h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 243.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

149 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Scranton, 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 243.9 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.

Top Restaurant

Edwards Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 297.6

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17246587455

Visit website

Chuck Tanners Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Castle, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Hazel's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Castle, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi

Edwards Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 297.6

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17246587455

Visit website

Chuck Tanners Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 297.6

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+17246585900

Visit website

Hazel's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 297.6

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17246542621

Visit website

Hill House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 297.6

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17246524401

Visit website

Elham Restaurant And Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 297.6

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17246526611

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.1

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 212.6

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.8

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 296.1 — 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

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
6
279.4 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in | Steingrabe Road

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
296.1 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 224: State Street, Poland

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 13 Toward US 224: State Street, Poland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.34 one way

$98.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $54.04 $108.07
premium $4.93 $57.72 $115.43
diesel $5.61 $65.71 $131.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.3 1 $31.25 $14.28
Efficient EV 74.4 0 $26.04 $11.90
EV Truck/SUV 119 1 $41.66 $19.05

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

E 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oakwood, PA

Late night in Oakwood on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Clearfield, PA

149 mi in

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

12 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

5h 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 297.6-mile route, with 100% of it being highway. While it's all on paved roads, the 'profile' suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a straight-line interstate. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 243.9 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a chance to settle in. However, the overall character points to a more engaging journey with frequent changes in direction and scenery, characteristic of navigating through various communities and landscapes.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 243.9 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 297.6 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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.

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 5h 38m. Total distance: 297.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 243.9 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 Oakwood, 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakwood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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