Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Buffington, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
304.3 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
★
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
Buffington, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Buffington, PA covers 304.3 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $50.45 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
152.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 304.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 4m, 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 Buffington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I-80 West | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| I 99 South | — | — |
| Jacksonville Road | — | — |
| US 22 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Buffington, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I-80 West: Bloomsburg
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
9
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
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I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
12
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
13
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
14
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
15
Continue on William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
17
Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
PA 66 South: Greensburg
18
Merge slight right onto State Route 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 66
19
Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
20
Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
21
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
23
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto University Drive
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
University Drive
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, US 40 Business: Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 40 West, US 40 Business: Main Street
26
Turn right onto National Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
National Pike
27
Turn left onto New Salem Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
New Salem Road
28
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on Front Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Front Street
30
Turn right onto One Way Road
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
One Way Road
31
Turn right
341 ft
·
25 sec
32
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 152.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 3h 2m 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 67 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.1 miles or 3h 2m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffington, 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 304.3 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 152.1 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 3h 2m 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.1 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffington, PA
The final approach into Buffington, 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 Buffington, 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
$50.45 one way
$100.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.25 | $110.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.02 | $118.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.19 | $134.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.95 | $14.61 |
| Efficient EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.60 | $19.48 |
Gas CO2
106 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
Buffington, PA
Afternoon in Buffington on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 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 Buffington, PA covers 304.3 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 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 152.1 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 $50.45 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 4m, 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 Buffington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Buffington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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