Trip from West Homestead, 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

5h 51m

Distance

282.1 mi

454 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 38m ★

6 AM

5h 51m

8 AM

6h 17m

10 AM

6h 0m

12 PM

5h 58m

3 PM

6h 2m

5 PM

6h 16m

8 PM

5h 43m

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

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West Homestead, PA

Jack Pace

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 282.1-mile journey from West Homestead, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 51 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Keystone Shortway and William Penn Highway, with a portion on I-99, making it a mixed drive experience. With a fuel cost around $47, it's an economical option for a single-day adventure. The drive traverses the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward path between two points within the state. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

141 miles from West Homestead, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
William Penn Highway	61.6 mi	1h 25m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	10.3 mi	14m
Beechwood Boulevard	1 mi	2m
River Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Edgewood Drive

55 ft · 8 sec · Edgewood Drive

Turn left onto Fieldstone Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Fieldstone Drive

Continue on Niceville Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Niceville Street

Continue on Basic Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Basic Avenue

Turn right onto Evans Street

196 ft · 10 sec · Evans Street

Turn right onto PA 837

0.2 mi · 45 sec · West 7th Avenue

Continue on PA 837

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West 8th Avenue

Turn left onto Blue Belt

0.6 mi · 1 min · Homestead Grays Bridge

Continue on Blue Belt

0.6 mi · 2 min · Browns Hill Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Blue Belt

0.8 mi · 2 min · Beechwood Boulevard

Continue on Beechwood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Beechwood Boulevard

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

10 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

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.

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

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 51-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from West Homestead to maximize your daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is $47, so plan accordingly. This route is manageable in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, breaking it up is an option, though not strictly necessary.

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 141 miles from West Homestead, PA, or about 3h 10m 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 62 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141 miles or 3h 10m 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 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Homestead, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 West Homestead, PA

This is one driving day of about 282.1 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from West Homestead, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, PA

141 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

Minersville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141 miles from West Homestead, 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.

Top Restaurant

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homestead, Pennsylvania

1 mi

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 221.6

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 282.1

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 282.1

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 282.1

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 282.1

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 241.8

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 221.6

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 90 and 281.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

90 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

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

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m 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.

135.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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

148.1 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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

281.9 mi into trip | ~5h 50m 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

$46.77 one way

$93.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$51.22	$102.44
premium	$4.93	$54.71	$109.42
diesel	$5.61	$62.28	$124.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.6	1	$29.62	$13.54
Efficient EV	70.5	0	$24.68	$11.28
EV Truck/SUV	112.8	1	$39.49	$18.05

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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 19, 2026

Origin

West Homestead, PA

Morning in West Homestead on Sunday

Local time

10:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

10:44 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

30 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

5h 51m 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 mixed drive on this 282.1-mile route, with 35% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a good opportunity to maintain speed. The road will likely transition between faster highway sections and potentially more varied driving as you move between the primary routes. This blend means you won't be stuck on a single type of road for the entire 5 hours and 51 minutes. You'll experience different driving conditions as you progress toward Scranton.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

29 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?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 282.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.8 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 West Homestead, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

89.4 mi in | ~2h 12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 282.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 51m 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Scranton, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

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Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

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Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West Homestead, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

30 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 51m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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