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

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

342.7 mi

552 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 14m ★

6 AM

6h 26m

8 AM

6h 51m

10 AM

6h 35m

12 PM

6h 32m

3 PM

6h 36m

5 PM

6h 49m

8 PM

6h 18m

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

Lake City, PA

Robert So

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA covers 342.7 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cedar Avenue, River Street, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.71 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

171.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 25m drive with frequent turns across 342.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cedar Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cedar Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
River Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
American Legion Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-80 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 79 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 6N	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 6N	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cedar Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

0.7 mi · 1 min · I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie

Merge slight right

48 mi · 51 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 6N

Turn right onto Meadville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Meadville Road

Continue on Meadville Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Meadville Street

Continue on Meadville Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Meadville Road

Continue on Meadville Road

522 ft · 9 sec · Meadville Road

Continue on Meadville Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Meadville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ridge Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road

Turn right onto Elk Park Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Elk Park Road

Continue on Lake Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lake Street

Arrive at your destination

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 171.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.4 miles or 3h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake City, 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 342.7 miles and 6h 25m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.4 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

171 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 171.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lake City, PA

The final approach into Lake City, 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 Lake City, 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

$56.71 one way

$113.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$62.05	$124.10
premium	$4.92	$66.41	$132.82
diesel	$5.64	$76.14	$152.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.8	1	$35.98	$16.45
Efficient EV	85.7	0	$29.99	$13.71
EV Truck/SUV	137.1	1	$47.98	$21.93

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake City, PA

Evening in Lake City on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

6 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 25m 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 Lake City, PA covers 342.7 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cedar Avenue, River Street, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 171.4 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 $56.71 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from City of Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.