Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Big Beaver, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
309.6 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
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6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Big Beaver, PA
@coldbeer
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Big Beaver, PA covers 309.6 miles and takes about 5h 50m 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 $51.33 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
154.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 309.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 23 significant decision points across 309.6 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 278.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 279 miles (Steingrabe Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
34 mi into trip
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~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
5
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
6
279 mi into trip
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~5h 7m in
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Steingrabe Road
Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
297.1 mi into trip
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~5h 34m in
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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
6
308.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Turn left toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 243.9 mi | 4h 22m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South New Castle Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Steingrabe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
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 Big Beaver, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
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Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
33 mi
·
39 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
7
Merge onto I 80
244 mi
·
4 hr 22 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 19: Mercer
9
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Erie Street
11
Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Steingrabe Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 158
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
13
Continue on PA 158
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
14
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Beechwood Road
15
Turn left onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South New Castle Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18
17
Turn right onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
18
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mitchell Road
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
20
Merge onto I 376
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight left at fork
259 ft
·
14 sec
24
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
25
Keep slight right at fork
501 ft
·
17 sec
26
Turn right onto Shenango Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shenango Road
27
Turn left onto Foxwood Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Foxwood Road
28
Turn right onto Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Drive
29
Arrive at destination
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 154.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 154.8 miles or 2h 52m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Beaver, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 309.6 miles and 5h 50m.
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 154.8 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 243.9 miles.
Arriving in Big Beaver, PA
The final approach into Big 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 Big 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
$51.33 one way
$102.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.22 | $112.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.04 | $120.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.36 | $136.71 |
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 | $32.51 | $14.86 |
| Efficient EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.34 | $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.
Destination
Big Beaver, PA
Morning in Big Beaver on Wednesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 50m 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 City of Scranton, PA to Big Beaver, PA covers 309.6 miles and takes about 5h 50m 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 154.8 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 $51.33 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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 309.6 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.
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 279 miles (Steingrabe Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Big Beaver, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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