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Trip from Stormstown, 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

3h 3m

Distance

156.6 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

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Downtown Stormstown, PA, PA

Stormstown, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Stormstown, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m via Keystone Shortway, I 99, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for a single day. If you're looking for a no-fuss journey between these two points, this route offers a direct path with minimal complexity.

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

78.3 miles from Stormstown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 99.3 mi 1h 47m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
I 99 16.6 mi 19m
Halfmoon Valley Road 2.1 mi 3m
West Buffalo Run Road 1.8 mi 3m
North Atherton Street 1.3 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Grays Woods Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 550

2.1 mi · 3 min · Halfmoon Valley Road
2

Continue on PA 550

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Buffalo Run Road
3

Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on Grays Woods Boulevard

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Grays Woods Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward State College, Atherton Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 99; US 220; US 322

0.4 mi · 25 sec · I 99; US 220; US 322
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
9

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
12

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
14

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 3 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to leave later in the morning or mid-day, enjoying some flexibility. There's one recommended stop, and with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 99.3 miles, plan your break accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longer sections, as gas station availability can vary.

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 78.3 miles from Stormstown, PA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 34 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.3 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

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 Stormstown, 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 Stormstown, PA

This is one driving day of about 156.6 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Stormstown, 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 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Carroll, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carroll, PA

78 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

Mill Hall, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

California, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from Stormstown, 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 99.3 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.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 156.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.6

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 156.6

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 156.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 145.4

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.6

Bloomsburg, 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 156.6

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 156.6

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 156.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward State College, Atherton Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward State College, Atherton Street
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
22.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
7
156.4 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.96 one way

$51.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $28.43 $56.87
premium $4.93 $30.37 $60.74
diesel $5.61 $34.58 $69.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47 0 $16.44 $7.52
Efficient EV 39.2 0 $13.70 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.92 $10.02

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 18, 2026

Origin

Stormstown, PA

Afternoon in Stormstown on Sunday

Local time

12:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

E 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

60°F

Carroll, PA

78 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

10 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

3h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is best described as a mixed bag, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which offers a more continuous driving experience. The route transitions between different road types, so expect shifts in the driving feel as you progress. While much of it is highway driving, the overall profile suggests a varied experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

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 156.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 156.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.3 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 City of Scranton, 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 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 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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