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Trip from Scranton, PA to Youngsville, 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 33m

Distance

263.3 mi

424 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 20m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m

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

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Downtown Youngsville, PA, PA

Youngsville, PA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 263.3-mile journey from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Youngsville, Pennsylvania, a trip that will take approximately 5 hours and 33 minutes. This route is best tackled in a single day, offering a straightforward drive across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The primary roads guiding you include the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and US 219. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise.

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

131.6 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

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
Warren Bypass 8.6 mi 12m
State Park Road 7.5 mi 13m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 148.3 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
23

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
24

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
25

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
27

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on US 6

8.6 mi · 12 min · Warren Bypass
Use the straight lane.
29

Continue on US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · Youngsville Bypass
30

Turn right onto Railroad Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Railroad Street
Use the right lane.
31

At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Main Street
32

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 33-minute duration, starting your drive from Scranton early in the morning will allow you to reach Youngsville with ample daylight. While you'll only have one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 148.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns characteristic of this 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, as they can add time to your travel. Planning your single stop strategically will help maximize your comfort and minimize unnecessary delays on this 263.3-mile adventure.

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 131.6 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.6 miles or 2h 29m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngsville, 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 263.3 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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.

borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Joy, PA

132 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

Hazleton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.6 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 148.3 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.

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.2

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

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

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.6

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.8

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.4

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.8

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 263.1 — 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
263 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
263.1 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in | East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.65 one way

$87.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $47.81 $95.62
premium $4.93 $51.06 $102.13
diesel $5.61 $58.13 $116.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79 0 $27.65 $12.64
Efficient EV 65.8 0 $23.04 $10.53
EV Truck/SUV 105.3 1 $36.86 $16.85

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 to 6 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Destination

Youngsville, PA

Late night in Youngsville on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live 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

16 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

5h 33m 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?

This drive leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating through Pennsylvania's local roads, interspersed with stretches on major routes like the Keystone Shortway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 148.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more winding, local sections. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires constant attention and offers varied scenery as you move between different road types.

Only 9% 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: 148.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 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 Effort 6/10

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 263.3 miles you will encounter 16 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.

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 Youngsville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.

Penfield

183.4 mi in | ~3h 25m

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 33m. Total distance: 263.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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.

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 Youngsville, 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 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Youngsville, 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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