Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
308.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Chartiers, PA covers 308.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 $49.69 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
154.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 308.9 miles of local and secondary 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 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Chartiers, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
Continue straight
Continue on William Penn Highway
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
Merge slight right onto State Route 66
Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Center Street
Continue on Castile Run Road
Continue on Seven Creeks Road
Continue on Chartiers Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.5 miles or 3h 8m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chartiers, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 308.9 miles and 6h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.5 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 154.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chartiers, 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 Chartiers, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.69 one way
$99.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $55.93 | $111.86 |
| premium | $4.95 | $60.25 | $120.50 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $72.73 | $145.45 |
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: 108.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.43 | $14.83 |
| Efficient EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.03 | $12.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.6 | 1 | $43.25 | $19.77 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Chartiers on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Jamestown, NY
154 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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