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Trip from Sheffield, PA to Scranton, PA

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

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

241.9 mi

389 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m

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

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census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Sheffield, PA

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Trip Overview

This 241.9-mile journey from Sheffield to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a smaller portion on PA 948, and anticipate a fuel cost around $40. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on long, straightaways. This route is firmly within the Northeast region, keeping you within the same general geographic area throughout your trip. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing for a relatively straightforward travel day.

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

120.9 miles from Sheffield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 148.6 mi 2h 40m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Hoovertown Road 5 mi 8m
Penfield Road 3.7 mi 6m
PA 66 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 148.6 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 7 sec · this road
Toward PA 666 West
2

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
4

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
5

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
6

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
8

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
9

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
10

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
11

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

149 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
14

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
16

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
19

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
20

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of under five hours, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. To make the most of it, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Scranton. While the drive is not excessively long, planning for one stop is recommended to break up the 241.9 miles and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $40 for the trip. A specific tip for this route: be extra mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the local road segments, especially those on PA 948, and ensure your GPS is set to avoid toll roads if that's your preference.

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 120.9 miles from Sheffield, PA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, PA

This is one driving day of about 241.9 miles and 4h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Sheffield, 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 148.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Central City, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central City, PA

121 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

Mount Joy, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.9 miles from Sheffield, 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 148.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 241.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 66

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

Navigation decision point

5
207 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
241.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
241.7 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | Biden Street

Turn left onto Biden Street

Navigation decision point

5
241.9 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | Wyoming Avenue

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.10 one way

$80.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $43.92 $87.85
premium $4.93 $46.91 $93.83
diesel $5.61 $53.41 $106.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.6 0 $25.40 $11.61
Efficient EV 60.5 0 $21.17 $9.68
EV Truck/SUV 96.8 1 $33.87 $15.48

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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Sheffield, PA

Late night in Sheffield on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 9 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

7 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

4h 58m 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 drive that is more about navigating local roads than extended highway cruising, with only 24% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 148.6 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel. Beyond that, the profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for a route that requires your attention with frequent changes in direction. This suggests a more engaging driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as you'll be more closely connected to the local landscape.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.6 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 10.9 miles in near PA 66.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (PA 66): Navigation decision point; at 207 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 241.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4h 58m. Total distance: 241.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 148.6 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 10.9 miles (PA 66): Navigation decision point; at 207 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 241.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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