Trip from Big Beaver, PA to City of Scranton, PA

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Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

309.5 mi

498 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 39m ★

6 AM

5h 52m

8 AM

6h 18m

10 AM

6h 1m

12 PM

5h 58m

3 PM

6h 2m

5 PM

6h 17m

8 PM

5h 44m

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

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Big Beaver, PA

@coldbeer

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Big Beaver, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 309.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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 $51.31 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

154.7 miles from Big Beaver, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 309.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 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 0.3 miles in near Foxwood Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Foxwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Foxwood Road

Turn left onto Foxwood Road

Navigation decision point

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP

30.5 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Clarion

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

275 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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

309.3 mi into trip | ~5h 51m 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	15.7 mi	17m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road	6.3 mi	8m
PA 158	2.4 mi	4m
Steingrabe Road	1.2 mi	1m
Glen Road	1.1 mi	2m
River Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 244.4 mi, about 4h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Beaver, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

Start on this road

392 ft · 28 sec · this road

Continue on Valley Drive

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Valley Drive

Turn left onto Foxwood Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Foxwood Road

Turn right onto Shenango Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Shenango Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 376 Toll, I 76, PATP

Merge onto I 376 Toll

16 mi · 17 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward PA 18

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

460 ft · 10 sec · Mitchell Road

Turn left onto Glen Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wilmington Road

Turn right onto PA 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · PA 158

Turn right onto Beechwood Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Beechwood Road

Turn left onto PA 956

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Market Street

Continue on PA 158

6.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

Turn right onto Steingrabe Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Steingrabe Road

Turn right onto US 19

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Erie Street

Continue on US 19

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Perry Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

244 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

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

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 154.7 miles from Big Beaver, PA, or about 2h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.7 miles or 2h 58m 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 44m

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 Big Beaver, 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 Big Beaver, PA

This is one driving day of about 309.5 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Big 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 154.7 mi from Big Beaver, PA · 2h 58m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

155 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.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.7 miles from Big Beaver, 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 244.4 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.

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

$51.31 one way

$102.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$56.20	$112.39
premium	$4.93	$60.02	$120.05
diesel	$5.61	$68.33	$136.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.9	1	$32.50	$14.86
Efficient EV	77.4	0	$27.08	$12.38
EV Truck/SUV	123.8	1	$43.33	$19.81

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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 7 minutes from now

Origin

Big Beaver, PA

Morning in Big Beaver on Wednesday

Local time

6:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

6:42 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

10 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 51m 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 Big Beaver, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 309.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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 154.7 miles from Big Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.31 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 51m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Big Beaver, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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