Trip from Bethel Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Drive Time

6h 5m

Distance

289.5 mi

466 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 31m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 12m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 30m

8 PM

5h 57m

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

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City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Bethel Park to Scranton covers 289.5 miles across Pennsylvania, typically taking about 6 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a single-day trip, you can easily complete it in one sitting, though you should budget roughly $48 for fuel to make the trek. You will traverse the Northeast region, navigating a mix of major arteries like I-99, the William Penn Highway, and the Keystone Shortway. While it is certainly feasible to drive this in a single day, the route is long enough that you will want to plan for at least one dedicated stop. Expect a practical, mixed-road experience that gets you from the Pittsburgh suburbs to the heart of Scranton efficiently.

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

144.8 miles from Bethel Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a varied experience with a highway share of 31%, meaning you will spend significant time on both major interstates and secondary routes. You will encounter a diverse mix of road types, transitioning from busy suburban exits to longer stretches of open pavement. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 99.3-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway, which provides a consistent pace for a large chunk of your journey. As you progress, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adapt your driving style between high-speed highway cruising and slower, more technical sections of the William Penn Highway and I-99.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 40 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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near Yellow Belt.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 289.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | Yellow Belt

Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

97.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

139.2 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

155.5 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

289.3 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bethel Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

96.9 mi in | ~2h 26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
William Penn Highway	59.7 mi	1h 22m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
5th Avenue	4.5 mi	8m
Lebanon Church Road	3.9 mi	6m
Mosside Boulevard	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

Start on this road

102 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right

20 ft · 6 sec

Turn left

43 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto South Park Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Park Road

Continue on Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road

Turn right onto Yellow Belt

1.8 mi · 3 min · Broughton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Yellow Belt

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Church Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Church Road

Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 31 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt

2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellow Belt

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt

4.5 mi · 8 min · 5th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Yellow Belt

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Patton Street

Turn right onto Avenue U

214 ft · 6 sec · Avenue U

At end of road, turn right onto Avenue U

229 ft · 11 sec · Avenue U

Turn left onto Watkins Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue

Continue on State Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · State Street

Continue on PA 130

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 48; Orange Belt

2.7 mi · 4 min · Mosside Boulevard

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 25 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Northern Pike

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northern Pike

Turn right onto US 22

43 mi · 1 hr 2 min · William Penn Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour and 5-minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential congestion near the urban centers. Given the total distance, plan for at least one well-timed stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since you will be navigating different road types throughout the day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $48 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. Since this is a one-day trip, use your flexibility to adjust your pace if you find yourself hitting heavy traffic on the busier interstate segments. A helpful tip for this route is to prioritize your rest break during the transition between the Keystone Shortway and the smaller highway sections to keep your focus sharp for the remainder of the drive.

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 144.8 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 80 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.8 miles or 3h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 6h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethel Park, 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 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.8 mi from Bethel Park, PA · 3h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

145 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from Bethel Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.

Arriving in City of Scranton, PA

The final approach into City of 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 City of 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

$47.90 one way

$95.81 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.42	$104.84
premium	$4.92	$56.10	$112.20
diesel	$5.64	$64.32	$128.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.9	1	$30.40	$13.90
Efficient EV	72.4	0	$25.33	$11.58
EV Truck/SUV	115.8	1	$40.53	$18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bethel Park, PA

Evening in Bethel Park on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

6:09 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

6h 5m 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 Bethel Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 289.5 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.8 miles from Bethel Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.90 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.

On the drive from Bethel Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

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Trip from Bethel Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Scranton, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethel Park, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 5m on the road

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