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Trip from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

329.4 mi

530 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 1m ★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m

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

Downtown Coraopolis, PA, PA

Coraopolis, PA

Simas Kačiušis

Trip Overview

The drive from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA covers 329.4 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Avenue, Coraopolis Road, Old Fleming Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.61 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

164.7 miles from Coraopolis, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

About the Cities

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Full guide →

Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 329.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 329.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Avenue
Coraopolis Road
Old Fleming Park Road
Robinson Boulevard
Island Avenue
Angelina Avenue
West Carson Street Extension
West Carson Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 5th Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
2

Continue on State Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Avenue
3

Continue on Coraopolis Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Coraopolis Road
4

Turn slight left onto Old Fleming Park Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road
5

Continue on Robinson Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard
6

Continue on Island Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Island Avenue
7

Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Angelina Avenue
8

Turn right onto West Carson Street Extension

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Carson Street Extension
9

Continue on West Carson Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Carson Street
10

Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

0.4 mi · 48 sec · PA 837 South: Downtown
11

Turn straight onto West Carson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Carson Street
12

Take the ramp straight

0.3 mi · 43 sec
13

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
14

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

15 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway
16

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
17

Continue on William Penn Highway

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
18

Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
19

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
20

Merge slight left

41 mi · 44 min
21

Keep slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

12 mi · 14 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
23

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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
24

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
25

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
26

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min
27

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
28

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
29

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
30

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
31

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
32

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
33

Arrive at your destination

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 164.7 miles from Coraopolis, PA, or about 2h 37m 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 72 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.7 miles or 2h 37m 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 18m

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 Coraopolis, 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 Coraopolis, PA

This is one driving day of about 329.4 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Coraopolis, 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 164.7 mi from Coraopolis, PA · 2h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, PA

165 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

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altoona, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.7 miles from Coraopolis, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.61 one way

$109.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $59.81 $119.62
premium $4.93 $63.88 $127.77
diesel $5.61 $72.73 $145.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.8 1 $34.59 $15.81
Efficient EV 82.4 0 $28.82 $13.18
EV Truck/SUV 131.8 1 $46.12 $21.08

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coraopolis, PA

Late night in Coraopolis on Saturday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

7 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

5h 14m on the road

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA covers 329.4 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Avenue, Coraopolis Road, Old Fleming Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.7 miles from Coraopolis, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.61 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Coraopolis, 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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