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Trip from East Washington, 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

6h 18m

Distance

311.7 mi

502 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 6m ★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 11m

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

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Downtown East Washington, PA, PA

East Washington, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from East Washington, PA to Scranton, PA covers 311.7 miles and takes about 6h 18m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.68 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

155.8 miles from East Washington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .

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
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 38.9 mi 53m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 12.9 mi 13m
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 East Washington, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on East Chestnut Street

34 ft · 6 sec · East Chestnut Street
2

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North Avenue
3

Turn left onto PA 136

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Beau Street
4

Turn slight right

166 ft · 6 sec
5

Turn slight right onto Clare Drive

216 ft · 4 sec · Clare Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
7

Merge onto I 70; I 79

39 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
9

Merge onto PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
10

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66
Use the right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 22

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

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
15

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
17

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
18

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.
19

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
20

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
21

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
22

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
23

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
25

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
26

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
28

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
29

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
30

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 155.8 miles from East Washington, PA, or about 3h 20m 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 69 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.8 miles or 3h 20m 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 10m

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 East Washington, 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 East Washington, PA

This is one driving day of about 311.7 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from East Washington, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, PA

156 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

Indiana, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from East Washington, 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.

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.

Top Restaurant

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50 mile 22.3

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Washington, Pennsylvania

0.6 mi

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Pennsylvania

1 mi

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50 mile 22.3

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17242288899

Visit website

Plaza Azteca Méxican Restaurant | Washington

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17245034781

Visit website

Little Bamboo | Chinese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.3

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249296899

Visit website

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.5

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $40 to $50 mile 44.5

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17245279880

Visit website

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.5

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17248342332

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17242012903

Visit website

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.3

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17242433187

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 311.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 311.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 311.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 311.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Washington, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Washington, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 311.7

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 53.6 and 311.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
119.1 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
161 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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
177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 45m 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
311.1 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.68 one way

$103.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $56.60 $113.19
premium $4.93 $60.45 $120.90
diesel $5.61 $68.82 $137.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.90

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (12.9 mi) $0.90

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

$52

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.5 1 $32.73 $14.96
Efficient EV 77.9 0 $27.27 $12.47
EV Truck/SUV 124.7 1 $43.64 $19.95

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

East Washington, PA

Afternoon in East Washington on Saturday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

E 2 mph 0% chance 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

6 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

6h 18m 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 96.7
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 32.2
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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 86
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

311.7 mi in 6h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 311.7 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 53.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

40.1 mi in | ~55m

Bedford

118.6 mi in | ~2h 38m

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 6h 18m. Total distance: 311.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.90 in tolls one way, starting with Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 53.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Scranton, PA before the return drive.

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.

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