Trip from Colerain, PA to Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

171.1 mi

275 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 17m ★

6 AM

3h 30m

8 AM

3h 54m

10 AM

3h 38m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 53m

8 PM

3h 22m

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

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Colerain, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Colerain, PA to Scranton, PA covers 171.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.37 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

85.6 miles from Colerain, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 171.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 171.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

24.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

36.7 mi into trip | ~56m 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

136.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

170.5 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

170.9 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | Biden Street

Turn left onto Biden Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
I 99	11.1 mi	13m
Spruce Creek Road	8.7 mi	15m
West Pine Grove Road	7.6 mi	14m
Shingletown Road	4.3 mi	5m
Mount Nittany Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
River Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 45

8.7 mi · 15 min · Spruce Creek Road

Continue on PA 45

7.6 mi · 14 min · West Pine Grove Road

Turn right onto PA 45

4.2 mi · 5 min · Shingletown Road

Continue on TR 958

213 ft · 7 sec · Shingletown Road

Continue on Warner Boulevard

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Warner Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Boalsburg Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Boalsburg Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.9 mi · 3 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Merge onto I 99; US 220

11 mi · 13 min · I 99; US 220

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

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 85.6 miles from Colerain, PA, or about 1h 49m 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 38 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Colerain, 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 Colerain, PA

This is one driving day of about 171.1 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Colerain, 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 85.6 mi from Colerain, PA · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carroll, PA

86 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.

Popular next leg

Carroll, PA to Scranton, PA

103.4 mi · 2h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Bellefonte, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsport, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.6 miles from Colerain, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 171.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

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Regular Gas

$28.37 one way

$56.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$31.07	$62.13
premium	$4.93	$33.18	$66.37
diesel	$5.61	$37.78	$75.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.3	$17.97	$8.21
Efficient EV	42.8	$14.97	$6.84
EV Truck/SUV	68.4	$23.95	$10.95

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Colerain, PA

Evening in Colerain on Friday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Friday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 to 8 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

60°F

Carroll, PA

86 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 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

3h 29m 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 Colerain, PA to Scranton, PA covers 171.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.6 miles from Colerain, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.37 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.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scranton, PA

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Colerain, PA

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Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 29m on the road

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