Scranton, PA to Ohioville, PA is 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 14m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region on a mix of highways and surface roads. It's a solid option for a single-day drive, offering a straightforward path across the state. You'll likely appreciate the manageable duration and predictable costs for this relatively direct route.
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
163.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
243.9 mi
4h 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Beaver Valley Expressway
21.4 mi
23m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi
8m
Blackhawk Road
5.3 mi
7m
Salem Church Road
3.2 mi
5m
State Route 168
2.7 mi
4m
South New Castle Street
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 243.9 mi, about 4h 22m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,094 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,455
Quietest
2 AM
~184 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 Ohioville, 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
244 mi·4 hr 22 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 15Toward 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
5.0 mi·5 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
16 mi·17 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward PittsburghUse the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward PA 51: Chippewa
25
Keep slight right at fork
252 ft·6 sec
Toward PA 51: Chippewa
26
Merge onto PA 51
0.6 mi·1 min·Constitution Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Darlington Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Darlington Road
28
Turn left onto PA 251
5.3 mi·7 min·Blackhawk Road
29
Turn left onto PA 168
2.7 mi·4 min·State Route 168
30
Continue on PA 168
3.2 mi·5 min·Salem Church Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto Tuscarawas Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Tuscarawas Road
32
Arrive at destination
Tuscarawas Road
Trip Plan
Leaving Scranton in the morning should give you ample daylight to reach Ohioville, as the drive is under seven hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself; consider a mid-drive break on the Keystone Shortway before the road profile changes. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto the longer surface road sections where gas stations might be less frequent. Plan your final refueling stop before you leave the main highway to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 163.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 3h 2m 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 72 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.2 miles or 3h 2m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohioville, 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 326.5 miles and 6h 14m.
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 243.9 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 314.2 — 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
6
279.4 mi into trip|~5h 8m in|Steingrabe Road
Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
297.5 mi into trip|~5h 35m in|I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pittsburgh
6
314.2 mi into trip|~5h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 51: Chippewa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 51: Chippewa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.06 one way
$104.12 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$57.61
$115.23
premium
$4.81
$61.80
$123.61
diesel
$4.80
$61.65
$123.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98
1
$34.28
$15.67
Efficient EV
81.6
0
$28.57
$13.06
EV Truck/SUV
130.6
1
$45.71
$20.90
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Smoke
NW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ohioville, PA
Afternoon
in Ohioville on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Smoke
N 1 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 14m 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?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with highways making up only 8% of the total mileage. You'll experience a significant stretch of 243.9 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to local roads. Expect the highway to end around the halfway point, leading to a more rural cruising experience for the remainder of your trip. The transition from highway to surface roads is a key change to be aware of.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 24 significant decision points across 326.5 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 279.4 miles (Steingrabe Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,843 ft555 ft
Total Climb
2,434 ft
Total Descent
2,062 ft
Highest Point
1,843 ft
~186.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,288 ft
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 Ohioville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 326.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
Yes — we found about 36 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.
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 Ohioville, 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. There are 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 279.4 miles (Steingrabe Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ohioville, PA before the return drive.
