Scranton to Sheffield is 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a manageable drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer a more relaxed pace over highway speed. With a single recommended stop, this trip is well-suited for a same-day journey, offering a straightforward connection between these two PA locales.
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
121.1 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
148.3 mi
2h 40m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
PA 948
8.6 mi
12m
State Park Road
7.5 mi
13m
Highland Road
5.4 mi
7m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.3 mi, about 2h 40m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,088 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,542
Quietest
2 AM
~193 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Sheffield, 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
148 mi·2 hr 40 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
12
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
13
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
14
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
16
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
17
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
18
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
20
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
21
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·27 sec·West Main Street
23
Turn right onto 2nd Street
238 ft·12 sec·2nd Street
24
Turn right onto Hall Street
358 ft·17 sec·Hall Street
25
Turn right onto 1st Street
226 ft·17 sec·1st Street
26
Turn left onto US 6
522 ft·12 sec·West Main Street
27
Take the exit
68 ft·1 sec
Toward PA 666 West
28
Arrive at destination
Toward PA 666 West
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 59m duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in one day. Aim to depart Scranton in the morning to maximize daylight for navigation on the surface roads. While the route has only one recommended stop, be aware that with a low highway share, you might find more opportunities for spontaneous breaks in small towns along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move away from the main highway section; the $41 fuel cost is an estimate, and actual prices can vary. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is a good point to plan your last significant fuel stop if needed.
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 121.1 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 17m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheffield, 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 242.1 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 148.3 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 200.4 — 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
5
183.4 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
5
200.4 mi into trip|~3h 55m in|US 219
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.61 one way
$85.21 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$46.59
$93.18
premium
$5.23
$49.81
$99.62
diesel
$6.18
$58.90
$117.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.42
$11.62
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.18
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.89
$15.49
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Sunny
N 12 to 15 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sheffield, PA
Night
in Sheffield on Saturday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Sunny
N 6 to 10 mph11% 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 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 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a highway share of only 10%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 148.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, after which you'll transition to local routes. Expect a predominantly rural cruising experience with fewer exits compared to a full interstate trip. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and potential local traffic.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,125 ft598 ft
Total Climb
3,053 ft
Total Descent
2,461 ft
Highest Point
2,125 ft
~207.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,527 ft
Notable High Points
1,653 ft at ~103.8 miles+799 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 Sheffield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield 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 4h 59m. Total distance: 242.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.3 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Sheffield, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
