Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Beaver, PA

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

320.4 mi

516 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 49m ★

6 AM

6h 2m

8 AM

6h 28m

10 AM

6h 11m

12 PM

6h 8m

3 PM

6h 12m

5 PM

6h 27m

8 PM

5h 54m

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

Beaver, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Beaver, PA covers 320.4 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, American Legion Memorial Highway, Beaver Valley Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 243.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.02 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

160.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 320.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 30 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 243.9 miles.

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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 320.4 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 278.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 278.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 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

278.6 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Mercer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer

278.8 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

279 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | Steingrabe Road

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

297.1 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in | I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Pittsburgh

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Beaver, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.

Pittsburgh

297.1 mi in | ~5h 34m | via I 376 Toll

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	243.9 mi	4h 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Beaver Valley Expressway	21.4 mi	23m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road	6.3 mi	8m
Constitution Boulevard	5.9 mi	7m
South New Castle Street	2.4 mi	4m
Steingrabe Road	1.2 mi	1m
Glen Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 243.9 mi, about 4h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

244 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 19

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Erie Street

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Steingrabe Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 158

6.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

Continue on PA 158

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Market Street

Turn right onto Beechwood Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Beechwood Road

Turn left onto PA 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 18

Turn right onto Glen Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

460 ft · 8 sec · Mitchell Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 376

5.0 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll

16 mi · 17 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Toward Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward PA 51: Chippewa

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto PA 51

5.9 mi · 7 min · Constitution Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Leopard Lane

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Leopard Lane

Turn left onto Sharon Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sharon Road

Turn right onto 4th Street

356 ft · 15 sec · 4th Street

Turn left onto Beaver Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Beaver Street

Turn right onto PA 68

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

PA 68

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 160.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.9 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 160.2 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, 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 320.4 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 243.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.2 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 2h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

160 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 160.2 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 243.9 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, PA

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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

$53.02 one way

$106.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$58.01	$116.03
premium	$4.92	$62.09	$124.17
diesel	$5.64	$71.18	$142.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 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	96.1	1	$33.64	$15.38
Efficient EV	80.1	0	$28.03	$12.82
EV Truck/SUV	128.2	1	$44.86	$20.51

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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 2 hours ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Monday

Local time

10:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 8 to 18 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:41AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Beaver, PA

Morning in Beaver on Monday

Local time

10:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

14 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 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 Beaver, PA covers 320.4 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, American Legion Memorial Highway, Beaver Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.2 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 $53.02 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 City of Scranton, PA to Beaver, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.

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

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Scranton, PA

Beaver, PA

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 2m on the road

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