Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Baden, PA

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

324.4 mi

522 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 50m ★

6 AM

6h 3m

8 AM

6h 28m

10 AM

6h 12m

12 PM

6h 9m

3 PM

6h 13m

5 PM

6h 27m

8 PM

5h 55m

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

Baden, PA

Kai

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Baden, PA covers 324.4 miles and takes about 6h 2m 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 79, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.68 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

162.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 324.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 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 239.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,682 ft 550 ft

Total Climb

2,572 ft

Total Descent

2,527 ft

Highest Point

1,682 ft

~202.8 mi in

Elevation Range

1,133 ft

Notable High Points

1,642 ft at ~108.1 miles +717 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 324.4 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 275 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 312.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

34 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

275 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

312.3 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in

Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

312.8 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

313.3 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in | PA 228 / Mars Road

Merge onto PA 228 / Mars Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	239.9 mi	4h 18m
I 79	37.3 mi	40m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Freedom Crider Road	4.4 mi	6m
Freedom Road	2.5 mi	4m
Ohio River Boulevard	2.2 mi	2m
Crows Run Road	1.5 mi	2m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 239.9 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Merge onto I 80

240 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 79

37 mi · 40 min · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right

133 ft · 5 sec

Toward Cranberry

Merge onto PA 228

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Mars Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

98 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road

Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 65

2.2 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard

Turn slight left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Arrive at destination

State Street

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 162.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 3h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.9 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.2 miles or 3h 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 52m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 324.4 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Scranton, 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 239.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.2 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

162 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

Union, 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 162.2 miles from City of Scranton, 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 239.9 miles.

Arriving in Baden, PA

The final approach into Baden, 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 Baden, 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

$53.68 one way

$107.36 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$58.74	$117.47
premium	$4.92	$62.86	$125.72
diesel	$5.64	$72.07	$144.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97.3	1	$34.06	$15.57
Efficient EV	81.1	0	$28.38	$12.98
EV Truck/SUV	129.8	1	$45.42	$20.76

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 3 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baden, PA

Evening in Baden on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

20 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

6h 2m 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 City of Scranton, PA to Baden, PA covers 324.4 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 162.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.68 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.