This 210.7-mile journey from Warsaw, PA to Scranton, PA will take approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a manageable drive with a fuel cost estimated at $35. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a portion on PA 830, offering a mix of driving experiences. Given its location within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll be navigating through familiar terrain. This drive offers a straightforward path connecting two points within the state, making it a practical option for a quick getaway or a transit leg.
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
105.3 miles from Warsaw, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
168.3 mi
3h 1m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
PA 830
2.2 mi
3m
State Route 28 North
1.3 mi
1m
Allen Mills Road
1.1 mi
2m
Quinn Road
1.1 mi
4m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Airport Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 168.3 mi, about 3h 1m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,116 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,517
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Warsaw, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 28
1.3 mi·1 min·State Route 28 North
2
Turn right onto Quinn Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Quinn Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Allen Mills Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Allen Mills Road
4
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Airport Road
5
Turn right
0.8 mi·1 min
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·54 sec·this road
7
Continue on Sensor Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Sensor Road
8
Turn right onto PA 830
2.2 mi·3 min·PA 830
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
10
Merge onto I 80
168 mi·3 hr 1 min·Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward 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
With a total duration of just over 4 hours, this drive is well-suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. While there's only one recommended stop, the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can add spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Keystone Shortway and I-81 to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.
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 105.3 miles from Warsaw, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.3 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 46 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 16m
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 Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, PA
This is one driving day of about 210.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Warsaw, 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 168.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 210.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Quinn Road
Turn right onto Quinn Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|Allen Mills Road
At end of road, turn left onto Allen Mills Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip|~8m in|Airport Road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Navigation decision point
5
176.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
210.5 mi into trip|~4h 3m 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
$33.60 one way
$67.19 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$37.18
$74.36
premium
$4.81
$39.88
$79.77
diesel
$4.80
$39.78
$79.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.12
$10.11
Efficient EV
52.7
0
$18.44
$8.43
EV Truck/SUV
84.3
1
$29.50
$13.48
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, PA
Morning
in Warsaw on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NW 6 to 13 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:54PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:53PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 10 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:54PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:53PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
5 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 3m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 210.7-mile trip, with only 17% of the route being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 168.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a chance to settle in. However, be prepared for the road to shift character as you transition between the main arteries and local roads, particularly as you approach your destination. This varied profile means you'll experience different driving conditions, from more open stretches to more intricate navigating.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.3 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 1.3 miles in near Quinn Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Quinn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Allen Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,723 ft506 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
1,477 ft
Highest Point
1,723 ft
Elevation Range
1,216 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 210.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 168.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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 1.3 miles (Quinn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Allen Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
