Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Collier, PA
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
304.4 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
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
Collier, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to Collier, Pennsylvania, covers 304.4 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $50 for fuel to complete this cross-state journey. The drive connects the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward path between these two points. While one planned stop is recommended to break up the travel, the trip is efficient enough to be completed in one go. Keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy local drive, so your focus will be required throughout the journey.
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
152.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 12% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted segment is a 98.5-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway, which provides a brief respite from the more technical sections. Navigating the William Penn Highway and I-99 adds to the shifting nature of the terrain. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged, as the road personality changes significantly compared to a standard high-speed interstate corridor.
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 98.5 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 133.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 304.4 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 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
133.2 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
157.7 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
7
256.9 mi into trip
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~5h 4m in
Take the exit toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
8
257.1 mi into trip
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~5h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
7
257.2 mi into trip
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~5h 5m in
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PA 66 / State Route 66
Merge onto PA 66 / State Route 66 toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
Towns Along This Route
Between City of Scranton, PA and Collier, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Delmont.
Altoona
157.7 mi in
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~2h 59m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
191.5 mi in
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~3h 36m
Delmont
256.9 mi in
|
~5h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 50.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| University Drive | 13 mi | 15m |
| Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass | 12.5 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Collier, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
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
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
9
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 22
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
417 ft
·
16 sec
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto PA 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 66
Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on PA Tpke 66
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
20
Continue on US 119
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
21
Continue on US 119
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blackstone Road
23
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto US 119
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
26
Take the exit onto US 119
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 119
Toward US 119 South
27
Turn right onto US 119
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
28
Turn right onto Collier Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collier Road
29
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
2nd Street
30
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 304.4-mile trip, aim to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion. Since the route requires a high level of navigation due to its turn-heavy profile, keeping a reliable GPS active is essential for staying on track. Plan your one recommended stop around the midway point to recharge, especially during the more technical, non-highway sections of the drive. Budgeting $50 for fuel should be sufficient, but keep an eye on your gauge during the longer 98.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway where service stations may be further apart. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so allow for extra time to navigate the local roads safely as you transition between the Keystone Shortway and the William Penn Highway.
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 152.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 152.2 miles or 2h 53m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collier, 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 304.4 miles and 6h 4m.
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 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.2 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 152.2 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 98.5 miles.
Arriving in Collier, PA
The final approach into Collier, 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 Collier, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.37 one way
$100.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.99 | $117.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.63 | $135.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(12.5 mi)
$0.87
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
$50
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.96 | $14.61 |
| Efficient EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.8 | 1 | $42.62 | $19.48 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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
Collier, PA
Evening in Collier on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
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
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
6h 4m 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 Collier, PA covers 304.4 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.2 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 $50.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 304.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between City of Scranton, PA and Collier, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Delmont.
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