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Trip from Claysburg, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

202.9 mi

327 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

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Downtown Claysburg, PA, PA

Claysburg, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Traveling from Claysburg to Scranton covers 202.9 miles across Pennsylvania, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you likely won't need to book an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $34 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a day excursion. The path utilizes a combination of I-99, the Keystone Shortway, and I-81 to navigate through the Northeast region. It is a straightforward drive that connects two distinct parts of the state without requiring complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your travel schedule.

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

101.5 miles from Claysburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, with 47% of your travel taking place on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which spans 99.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. The experience transitions between these high-speed interstate sections and more varied road conditions as you move between I-99 and I-81. Expect a blend of efficient highway cruising and the typical demands of Pennsylvania's infrastructure. While you won't encounter constant technical turns, the changing character of the roads keeps the drive engaging enough to maintain focus behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 99.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,148 ft 598 ft

Total Climb

610 ft

Total Descent

1,023 ft

Highest Point

1,148 ft

Elevation Range

550 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Catherine Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 202.9 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: near the start (Catherine Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Catherine Street

Turn right onto Catherine Street

Navigation decision point

6
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
7
202.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 99.3 mi 1h 47m
I 99 62.5 mi 1h 9m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
Dunnings Highway 5 mi 7m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Biden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Catherine Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claysburg, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Packard Street

118 ft · 7 sec · Packard Street
2

Turn right onto Catherine Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Catherine Street
3

Turn left onto Arden Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Arden Street
4

Turn right onto US 220 Business

5.0 mi · 7 min · Dunnings Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto I 99; US 220

46 mi · 50 min · I 99; US 220
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
10

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
13

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
15

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
18

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
19

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 53 minute drive, consider departing early in the day to avoid peak traffic flows on the busier interstate stretches. You only need to plan for one major stop, which provides enough flexibility to stretch your legs or grab a quick snack without adding unnecessary time to your arrival. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longer 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway where services might be more spread out. Since this is a one-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace to arrive in Scranton feeling refreshed. Prioritizing your stop mid-way through the journey will help you stay alert as you transition between the primary corridors of I-99 and I-81.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.5 miles from Claysburg, PA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Claysburg, 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 Claysburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claysburg, 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 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.5 mi from Claysburg, PA · 1h 56m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

101 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Claysburg, 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 99.3 miles.

Arriving in Scranton, PA

The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.57 one way

$67.15 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $36.74 $73.48
premium $4.92 $39.32 $78.64
diesel $5.64 $45.08 $90.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Claysburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Altoona, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

State College, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SWTCH: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.9 0 $21.30 $9.74
Efficient EV 50.7 0 $17.75 $8.12
EV Truck/SUV 81.2 1 $28.41 $12.99

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Claysburg, PA

Evening in Claysburg on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Claysburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Claysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 202.9 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: near the start (Catherine Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Claysburg, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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