Blossburg to Scranton is 141.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed landscape, suitable for a single-day journey. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, it's a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
70.8 miles from Blossburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
49 mi
53m
Appalachian Thruway
38.3 mi
43m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
US Highway 15
11.7 mi
16m
Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Market Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 49 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blossburg, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Hannibal Street
351 ft·20 sec·Hannibal Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Williamson Road
0.9 mi·1 min·North Williamson Road
4
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Boone Run Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 15 South: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 99; US 15
38 mi·43 min·Appalachian Thruway
7
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 15
Exit 27AToward US 15 South: LewisburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft·5 sec·US 15
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi·2 min·Market Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Montgomery Pike
11
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 80 East: BloomsburgUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
49 mi·53 min·Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
17
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
19
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
22
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
23
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 52m estimated drive time, this is easily a same-day trip. Leaving in the morning provides ample daylight, and you can easily complete the 141.6 miles without needing to split it. Plan for one stop, perhaps after the 49-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to refuel or stretch your legs. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially before heading onto the longer highway segments. The mixed drive profile means you might encounter varying traffic conditions as you get closer to Scranton.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Blossburg, PA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m
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 Blossburg, 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 Blossburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Blossburg, 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 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 141 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Boone Run Road
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 15 South: Williamsport
7
40 mi into trip|~47m in|US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
40.1 mi into trip|~47m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
141 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.48 one way
$46.95 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.71
$51.42
premium
$4.93
$27.46
$54.92
diesel
$5.61
$31.26
$62.53
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Appalachian Thruway
(38.3 mi)$2.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.82
$9.06
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Blossburg, PA
Afternoon
in Blossburg on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:03 PM
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
3 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
2h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, featuring 31% highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on the Keystone Shortway and the Appalachian Thruway before merging onto I 81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 49 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. Expect the road to transition from potentially more rural or scenic segments to a more typical interstate feel as you approach Scranton.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.2 miles in near Boone Run Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 141.6 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 1.2 miles (Boone Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 141.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.68 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Boone Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
