Origin
Yeagertown, PA
Morning in Yeagertown on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yeagertown, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
135.3 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yeagertown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Yeagertown to Scranton is 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. It's a manageable one-day journey, perfect for a quick trip between these two points in PA.
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
67.7 miles from Yeagertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| East Walnut Street | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| South Main Street | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Susquehanna Trail | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Continental Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Susquehanna Trail | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yeagertown, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Fourth Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Fourth Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on North Logan Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Logan Boulevard
4
Continue on Electric Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Electric Avenue
5
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Bridge Street
391 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn left onto Banks Avenue
278 ft
·
8 sec
·
Banks Avenue
8
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Turn left onto US 522
31 mi
·
35 min
·
East Walnut Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
14
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
21
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
23
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
26
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
27
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 50m duration, leaving Yeagertown in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time for the drive and any potential brief stops. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and the longest highway stretch is 35.5 miles; plan your fueling accordingly before embarking on longer sections. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means staying focused is key, especially as you navigate between different road types.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Yeagertown, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 19m
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 Yeagertown, 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 Yeagertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.3 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Yeagertown, 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 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Yeagertown, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 44.5 and 135.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
100.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
134.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
135.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
135.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.43 one way
$44.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.57 | $49.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
34 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
2h 50m 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 route offers a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only about 24% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, likely transitioning from local roads to the Keystone Shortway and then I 81. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with frequent adjustments needed.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.5 miles in near US 522 / Susquehanna Trail.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 135.3 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 44.5 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 134.7 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 2h 50m. Total distance: 135.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 44.5 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 134.7 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
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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