Origin
Beaver Falls, PA
Afternoon in Beaver Falls on Monday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
314.1 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
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6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Falls, PA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA covers 314.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 7th Avenue, Eastvale Bridge, 2nd Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.97 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
157 miles from Beaver Falls, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 314.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
7th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastvale Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennetts Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mercer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portersville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Portersville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
7th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on 11th Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Eastvale Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eastvale Bridge
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
5
Continue on Bennetts Run Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bennetts Run Road
6
Turn left onto Mercer Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mercer Road
7
Turn right onto Mercer Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mercer Road
8
Continue on Portersville Road
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Portersville Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Perry Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Perry Highway
10
Turn slight left onto East Portersville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portersville Road
11
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Clarion
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
18
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
20
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
21
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
22
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 157 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 2h 34m 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 14m
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 Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls, PA
This is one driving day of about 314.1 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157 mi from Beaver Falls, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 157 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.97 one way
$103.95 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.87 | $121.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.78 | $139.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.98 | $15.08 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.97 | $20.10 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Monday
Local time
12:40 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
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
5h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA covers 314.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 7th Avenue, Eastvale Bridge, 2nd Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157 miles from Beaver Falls, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.97 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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