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Trip from Shenango, PA to City of 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 50m

Distance

296.7 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m

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

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Downtown Shenango, PA, PA

Shenango, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 296.7-mile journey from Shenango, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is estimated to take around 4 hours and 50 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate a route primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, so expect a more engaging and turn-heavy experience. Budget approximately $49 for fuel. Given the duration and the nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you flexibility in your timing. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you'll be exploring familiar territory throughout.

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

148.4 miles from Shenango, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street — —
Sharon Road — —
Wasser Bridge Road — —
Mercer Road — —
Greenville Mercer Road — —
Greenville Road — —
Greenville Avenue — —
North Erie Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenango, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Grant Street

89 ft · 8 sec · Grant Street
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

367 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn right onto Sharon Road

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Sharon Road
4

Take the exit slight right toward Wasser Bridge Road, Good Hope Road

522 ft · 21 sec · Wasser Bridge Road, Good Hope Road
5

Turn left

223 ft · 7 sec
6

Turn left onto Wasser Bridge Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Wasser Bridge Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Road

7.2 mi · 9 min · Mercer Road
8

Continue on Greenville Mercer Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road
9

Continue on Greenville Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
10

Continue on Greenville Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Greenville Avenue
11

Continue on North Erie Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Erie Street
12

Continue on Perry Highway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Perry Highway
13

Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 80 East: Clarion
14

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
15

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
18

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

With a driving time of under 5 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart in the morning and arrive in Scranton by afternoon, or take a more leisurely pace. Plan for one stop to break up the 296.7 miles and manage your fuel, keeping the $49 estimate in mind. Since you're sticking to local roads, pay close attention to speed limit changes and potential turns, especially on roads like Wasser Bridge Road. Leaving early in the morning will give you ample daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Scranton.

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 148.4 miles from Shenango, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

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 65 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.4 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Shenango, 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 Shenango, PA

This is one driving day of about 296.7 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Shenango, 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.

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

148 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

Punxsutawney, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Shenango, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Top Restaurant

Paxton's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenville, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17245882424

Visit website

Paxton's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Greenville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17245882424

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.2

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.8

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 296.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 233.1

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 296.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 296.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 296.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 296.7

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 296.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.19 one way

$98.38 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.87 $107.75
premium $4.93 $57.54 $115.08
diesel $5.61 $65.51 $131.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89 1 $31.15 $14.24
Efficient EV 74.2 0 $25.96 $11.87
EV Truck/SUV 118.7 1 $41.54 $18.99

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shenango, PA

Late night in Shenango on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

3 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 50m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience as you'll be making frequent turns and navigating local roadways like Washington Street, Sharon Road, and Wasser Bridge Road. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be more immersed in the local landscape, with constant engagement required from the driver. While there's no specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the overall profile suggests a continuous series of local road segments rather than long, straightaways.

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.
Main road: Washington Street.

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.

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 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shenango, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 296.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shenango, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at City of 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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