The drive from Concord, PA to Scranton, PA covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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, Route 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.5 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.39 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
79.6 miles from Concord, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 159.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Concord, PA to Scranton, PA covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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 35.5 miles.
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 around 29.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.2 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: at 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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29.9 mi into trip|~52m in
Turn left toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
5
31.4 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
5
47.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 522; PA 235
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
Navigation decision point
5
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
158.6 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcalisterville along the way.
Mcalisterville
31.4 mi in|~54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi
39m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Route 75
26.2 mi
45m
South Main Street
10.4 mi
12m
US 522
10.2 mi
11m
Route 235
9.1 mi
16m
Point Township Drive
8.1 mi
11m
Route 35 North
6.9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 75
0.9 mi·1 min·Path Valley Road
2
Continue on PA 75
26 mi·45 min·Route 75
3
Continue on PA 75; PA 333
2.8 mi·4 min·Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: LewistownUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 22; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·US 22; US 322
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward PA 35: Mifflintown, McAlisterville
7
Turn straight onto PA 35
6.9 mi·12 min·Route 35 North
8
Turn left onto PA 235
9.1 mi·16 min·Route 235
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
10 mi·11 min·US 522; PA 235
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi·12 min·South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi·1 min·Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi·6 min·North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Trail
14
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi·3 min·Water Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi·11 min·Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi·3 min·Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi·3 min·Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
35 mi·39 min·Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
21
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
23
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
26
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
27
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
28
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 79.6 miles from Concord, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 35 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 2h 7m 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 7m
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 Concord, 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 Concord, PA
This is one driving day of about 159.2 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Concord, 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 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.6 mi from Concord, PA
· 2h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Concord, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.39 one way
$52.79 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$28.91
$57.81
premium
$4.93
$30.87
$61.75
diesel
$5.61
$35.15
$70.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.8
0
$16.72
$7.64
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.93
$6.37
EV Truck/SUV
63.7
0
$22.29
$10.19
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, PA
Afternoon
in Concord on Friday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Winfield, PA
80 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
4 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 44m 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 Concord, PA to Scranton, PA covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Route 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.6 miles from Concord, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.39 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 16 significant decision points across 159.2 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: at 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Concord, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcalisterville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
