Origin
Beaver Falls, PA
Evening in Beaver Falls on Thursday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h
Distance
313.9 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Falls, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA covers 313.9 miles and takes about 6h 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 81, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.04 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 3h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 313.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 313.9 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.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 239.8 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 18 / 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 (PA 18 / 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 18 / 7th Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / 7th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
279.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 15m 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
313.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 59m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
313.7 mi into trip
|
~6h in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 239.8 mi | 4h 18m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| I 79 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| Portersville Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Mercer Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Bennetts Run Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 7th Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.8 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on 11th Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto PA 18
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 588
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eastvale Bridge
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 588
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
5
Continue on PA 588
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bennetts Run Road
6
Turn left onto PA 65
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mercer Road
7
Turn right onto Mercer Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mercer Road
8
Continue on PA 488
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Portersville Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 19; PA 488
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Perry Highway
10
Turn slight left onto PA 488
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portersville Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Merge onto I 79
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
14
Merge onto I 80
240 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
18
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Wyoming 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 157 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.8 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 69 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 3h 4m 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 52m
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.
+
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 313.9 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 239.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157 mi from Beaver Falls, PA · 3h 4m 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 69 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.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 239.8 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
$52.04 one way
$104.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $57.00 | $113.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.88 | $121.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.31 | $138.61 |
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: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Falls Creek, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Moosic, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
IONNA Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 5
ChargePoint: 4
Blink: 2
Other: 2
Electrify America: 1
Rivian: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.95 | $20.09 |
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
Evening in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 8 to 18 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
26 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
6h 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA covers 313.9 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 79. 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 $52.04 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 313.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 (PA 18 / 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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