Origin
Avonia, PA
Afternoon in Avonia on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avonia, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Drive Time
6h 20m
Distance
339.1 mi
546 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
35 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 8m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Avonia, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 339.1 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
169.5 miles from Avonia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 20m drive with frequent turns across 339.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 240.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 5 / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 98 / Avonia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 5 / West Lake Road
Turn right onto PA 5 / West Lake Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 98 / Avonia Road
Turn left onto PA 98 / Avonia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
304.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 36m 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
338.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 20m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 240.3 mi | 4h 19m |
| I 79 | 48.7 mi | 52m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| PA-98 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Avonia Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Route 6N | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Falls Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 240.3 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avonia, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
133 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
45 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto PA 5
176 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Lake Road
4
Turn left onto PA 98
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Avonia Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-98
6
Continue on PA 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Falls Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 98
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-98
8
Turn left onto US 6N
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6N
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
10
Merge onto I 79
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 79
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
12
Merge onto I 80
240 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
14
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
16
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.5 miles from Avonia, PA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.3 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.5 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
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 Avonia, 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 Avonia, PA
This is one driving day of about 339.1 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avonia, 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 240.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.5 mi from Avonia, PA · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.5 miles from Avonia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.3 miles.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Scranton, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.11 one way
$112.22 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $61.40 | $122.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.71 | $131.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.34 | $150.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Milton, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Meadville, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Harrisville, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger
Mill Hall, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger
Drums, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Hazleton, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Burger King - Tesla Supercharger
Clearfield, PA
Tesla
10 DCFC
Tesla: 12
ChargePoint Network: 9
FCN: 3
EV Connect: 3
Electrify America: 3
eVgo Network: 2
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
Non-Networked: 1
SWTCH: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.7 | 1 | $35.61 | $16.28 |
| Efficient EV | 84.8 | 0 | $29.67 | $13.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.6 | 1 | $47.47 | $21.70 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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
6h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avonia, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 339.1 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.5 miles from Avonia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 5 / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 98 / Avonia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avonia, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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