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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Snow Shoe, PA

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Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

148.2 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Snow Shoe, PA, PA

Snow Shoe, PA

Lukas Blazek

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Snow Shoe, PA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 148.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 111.8 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | River Street

Turn left onto River Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
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
4
146.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward PA 144: Snow Shoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward PA 144: Snow Shoe
4
147.9 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | South 4th Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 111.8 mi 2h 1m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Sycamore Street 0.5 mi <1m
East Sycamore Road 0.5 mi <1m
South 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Beech Creek Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 111.8 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

112 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward PA 144: Snow Shoe
9

Turn straight onto Beech Creek Road

515 ft · 13 sec · Beech Creek Road
10

Turn left onto PA 144

0.5 mi · 50 sec · East Sycamore Road
11

Continue on PA 144

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East Sycamore Street
12

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South 4th Street
13

Arrive at destination

North 4th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.8 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 74.1 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snow Shoe, 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 148.2 miles and 2h 48m.

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 111.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.1 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 26m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

74 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.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 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 111.8 miles.

Arriving in Snow Shoe, PA

The final approach into Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe, 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

$24.57 one way

$49.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $26.91 $53.82
premium $4.93 $28.74 $57.48
diesel $5.61 $32.72 $65.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.5 0 $15.56 $7.11
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.97 $5.93
EV Truck/SUV 59.3 0 $20.75 $9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 6 hours ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 7 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:57PM EDT until April 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Snow Shoe, PA

Late night in Snow Shoe on Wednesday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

5 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

2h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Snow Shoe, PA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.1 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 $24.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Snow Shoe, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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