The drive from Beaver, PA to Scranton, PA covers 320.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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, Beaver Valley Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 244.4 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.20 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
160.4 miles from Beaver, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 320.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 320.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 244.4 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 0.2 miles in near Beaver Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 23 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Beaver Street
Turn left onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.4 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Clarion
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
5
286 mi into trip|~5h 19m 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
320.2 mi into trip|~6h 3m 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
244.4 mi
4h 23m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Beaver Valley Expressway
21.1 mi
23m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi
8m
Constitution Boulevard
5.7 mi
6m
PA 158
2.4 mi
4m
Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi
1m
Glen Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 244.4 mi, about 4h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 68
0.2 mi·41 sec·3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Beaver Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Beaver Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Street
356 ft·10 sec·4th Street
4
Turn left onto Sharon Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Sharon Road
5
Turn right onto Leopard Lane
0.2 mi·32 sec·Leopard Lane
6
Turn left onto PA 51
5.7 mi·6 min·Constitution Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
8
Merge onto I 376 Toll
21 mi·23 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward PA 18
10
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft·10 sec·Mitchell Road
11
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Glen Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi·1 min·Wilmington Road
13
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi·4 min·PA 158
14
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi·44 sec·Beechwood Road
15
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi·1 min·South Market Street
16
Continue on PA 158
6.3 mi·8 min·Mercer-New Wilmington Road
17
Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Steingrabe Road
18
Turn right onto US 19
0.1 mi·10 sec·South Erie Street
19
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi·24 sec·Perry Highway
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
21
Merge onto I 80
244 mi·4 hr 23 min·Keystone Shortway
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
23
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
28
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
29
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
30
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 160.4 miles from Beaver, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.4 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 71 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.4 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 55m
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, 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, PA
This is one driving day of about 320.9 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Beaver, 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 244.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.4 mi from Beaver, PA
· 3h 4m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.3
1
$33.69
$15.40
Efficient EV
80.2
0
$28.08
$12.84
EV Truck/SUV
128.4
1
$44.93
$20.54
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaver, PA
Morning
in Beaver on Friday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
27 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 4m 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, PA to Scranton, PA covers 320.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Beaver Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.4 miles from Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.20 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 23 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Beaver, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
