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Trip from Dunkard, PA to Scranton, PA

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Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

322.1 mi

518 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 19m ★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 24m

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

Downtown Dunkard, PA, PA

Dunkard, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Scranton, PA covers 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 31m 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 99, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.40 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

161.1 miles from Dunkard, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Scranton, PA covers 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 31m, 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 39 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?

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 64.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 322.1 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.4 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

6
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 22 East: Blairsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 22 East: Blairsville
6
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

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

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
171.4 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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.
7
187.7 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
321.5 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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.

Between Dunkard, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

50.4 mi in | ~1h 9m | via PA Tpke 66

Bedford

129.1 mi in | ~2h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 99.3 mi 1h 47m
I 99 57.2 mi 1h 4m
William Penn Highway 51 mi 1h 6m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
US 119 26.9 mi 32m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 13.3 mi 14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shelby Lane

115 ft · 7 sec · Shelby Lane
2

Turn right onto Taylortown Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Taylortown Road
3

Continue on Taylortown Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Taylortown Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bobtown Road
5

Turn right onto Holbert Stretch

1.6 mi · 2 min · Holbert Stretch
6

Continue on PA 88

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Eighty Eight Road
7

Continue on PA 88

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Power Plant Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
9

Continue on US 119

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 119
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 119

4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road
11

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street
12

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
13

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Big Six Road
14

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
15

Continue on PA 43

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway
16

Continue on PA 43

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
17

Continue on US 119

24 mi · 28 min · US 119
18

Continue on PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
19

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66
Use the right lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
24

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
26

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
27

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.
28

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
29

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
30

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
31

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
32

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
34

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
35

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
37

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
38

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
39

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.1 miles from Dunkard, PA, or about 3h 26m 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.1 miles or 3h 26m 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 21m

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 Dunkard, 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 Dunkard, PA

This is one driving day of about 322.1 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dunkard, 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 161.1 mi from Dunkard, PA · 3h 26m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

161 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.1 miles from Dunkard, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.40 one way

$106.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.49 $116.97
premium $4.93 $62.47 $124.93
diesel $5.61 $71.12 $142.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.93

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (13.3 mi) $0.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.6 1 $33.82 $15.46
Efficient EV 80.5 0 $28.18 $12.88
EV Truck/SUV 128.8 1 $45.09 $20.61

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Dunkard, PA

Late night in Dunkard on Wednesday

Local time

5:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

5:46 AM

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

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

6h 31m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Scranton, PA covers 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.1 miles from Dunkard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 322.1 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 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.4 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dunkard, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

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