Trip from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

174.1 mi

280 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bellevue, PA, PA

Bellevue, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Miller Road, Bryansville Road, Delta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 miles from Bellevue, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 174.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Miller Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Miller Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bryansville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Delta Road Unavailable Refreshing
Delta Bypass Unavailable Refreshing
Holtwood Road Unavailable Refreshing
Lancaster Pike Unavailable Refreshing
Willow Street Pike Unavailable Refreshing
Highland Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Miller Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, PA and Scranton, PA.

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Start on Gemmill Road

52 ft · 8 sec · Gemmill Road
2

Turn left onto Miller Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Miller Road
3

Turn left onto Bryansville Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · Bryansville Road
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Delta Road

236 ft · 4 sec · Delta Road
5

Exit the roundabout onto Delta Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Delta Road
6

Continue on Delta Bypass

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Delta Bypass
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Delta Road
8

Turn right onto Holtwood Road

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
9

Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

5.1 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike
10

Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
11

Continue on Willow Street Pike

6.1 mi · 11 min · Willow Street Pike
12

Continue on Highland Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Highland Avenue
13

Continue on South Queen Street

1.8 mi · 5 min · South Queen Street
14

Turn right onto East Liberty Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Liberty Street
15

Turn left onto North Duke Street

489 ft · 19 sec · North Duke Street
16

Continue on Lititz Pike

6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike
17

Continue on South Broad Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
18

Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
19

Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike
20

Continue on Stiegel Pike

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike
21

Continue on South College Street

5.5 mi · 6 min · South College Street
22

Continue on Lancaster Avenue

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue
23

Continue on Lancaster Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
24

Continue on Lancaster Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue
25

Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
26

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
27

Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

0.2 mi · 26 sec · PA 419: Rehrersburg
28

Turn left onto Four Point Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Four Point Road
29

Turn left

9.9 mi · 15 min
30

Turn right onto Pottsville Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
31

Turn left onto Route 61 South

2.9 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
32

Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
33

Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
34

Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
35

Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

4.8 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
36

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 81 North: Hazleton
37

Merge slight left

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min
38

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
39

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
40

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
41

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
42

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
43

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
44

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 87 miles from Bellevue, PA, or about 1h 32m 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87 miles or 1h 32m 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 30m

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 Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, PA

This is one driving day of about 174.1 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellevue, 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 87 mi from Bellevue, PA · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

87 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87 miles from Bellevue, 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

$28.81 one way

$57.62 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $31.52 $63.05
premium $4.92 $33.74 $67.47
diesel $5.64 $38.68 $77.36

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: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.2 0 $18.28 $8.36
Efficient EV 43.5 0 $15.23 $6.96
EV Truck/SUV 69.6 0 $24.37 $11.14

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bellevue, PA

Late night in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

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

5 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 4m 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 Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Miller Road, Bryansville Road, Delta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87 miles from Bellevue, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.81 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.
The drive from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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