Origin
Barrett, PA
Late night in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrett, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
175.9 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrett, PA
Jörn Rockstroh
Trip Overview
This 175.9-mile drive from Barrett to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 19 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, making it perfect for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. You'll be navigating a mix of roads, including the Keystone Shortway and I-81. With a projected fuel cost of around $29, this route offers a budget-friendly travel experience. Expect a journey with several turns, so keep your navigation handy. A single stop is recommended to break up the drive.
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
87.9 miles from Barrett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. While 18% of the journey utilizes highways, much of the 175.9 miles will involve more frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 136.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to other road types. Be prepared for the road to shift in character as you progress toward Scranton.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 136.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.9 miles in near PA 970 / Shawville Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (PA 970 / Shawville Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 141 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 175.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
PA 970 / Shawville Highway
Turn left onto PA 970 / Shawville Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
141 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
175.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
175.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
175.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 136.4 mi | 2h 27m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Clearfield Woodland Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Shawville Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Indian Mill Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 136.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Indian Mill Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Indian Mill Lane
2
Turn slight left onto US 322
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
3
Turn left onto PA 970
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 80
136 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
9
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
12
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
13
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Consider departing early to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single recommended stop. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means you'll be making frequent adjustments. The Keystone Shortway provides the longest stretch at 136.4 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before or after this significant segment. This flexible schedule allows you to adapt to traffic or simply enjoy the journey at your own pace.
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 87.9 miles from Barrett, PA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.4 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Barrett, 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 Barrett, PA
This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Barrett, 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 136.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.9 mi from Barrett, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Barrett, 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 136.4 miles.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into 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 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
$29.16 one way
$58.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.84 | $77.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Carroll, PA
88 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
2 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
3h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrett, PA to Scranton, PA covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Clearfield Woodland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 miles from Barrett, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (PA 970 / Shawville Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 141 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 175.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barrett, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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