Scranton to Sandy is 198.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Bee Line Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns and local driving, rather than a straight, high-speed dash. With a recommended single day for travel, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over covering vast distances quickly. The relatively short duration and manageable mileage mean you can take your time and enjoy the journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
158.3 mi
2h 51m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi
2m
East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
North Brady Street
1 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 158.3 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Sandy, 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
158 mi·2 hr 51 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
11
Turn left onto PA 255
0.1 mi·15 sec·Bee Line Highway
12
Turn left
53 ft·6 sec
13
Turn right
57 ft·6 sec
14
Turn right
52 ft·5 sec
15
Turn right onto PA 255
1.5 mi·2 min·Bee Line Highway
16
Continue on PA 255
1.4 mi·2 min·East DuBois Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 219
0.6 mi·49 sec·Liberty Boulevard
18
Continue on US 219
1.0 mi·1 min·North Brady Street
19
Turn left onto Overdorf Street
56 ft·2 sec·Overdorf Street
20
Arrive at destination
Overdorf Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 44m duration, starting your drive from Scranton in the morning allows ample time to reach Sandy without feeling rushed. Since this is a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically along the 158.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimated fuel cost is based on the total distance, and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability than major interstates. The turn-heavy nature of this route means staying focused on navigation is key, so consider using a reliable GPS or map application throughout your 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 99.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, 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 198.4 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 158.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 193.9 — 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
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
193.4 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
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193.9 mi into trip|~3h 37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.89 one way
$65.78 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$36.02
$72.05
premium
$4.93
$38.48
$76.95
diesel
$5.61
$43.80
$87.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
Efficient EV
49.6
0
$17.36
$7.94
EV Truck/SUV
79.4
0
$27.78
$12.70
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sandy, PA
Morning
in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Carroll, PA
99 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
16 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
3h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll be navigating a series of roads that require your attention, including the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Bee Line Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 158.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a good period of consistent travel before the more localized sections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts from more open roads to routes that demand more frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 15 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 158.3 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.
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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Sandy, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
