Origin
Economy, PA
Morning in Economy on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Economy, 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
6h 9m
Distance
328.2 mi
528 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Economy, PA
Patricia Bozan
Trip Overview
The drive from Economy, PA to Scranton, PA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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 79, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.41 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
164.1 miles from Economy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 328.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 328.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 239.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,796 ft
532 ft
Total Climb
1,982 ft
Total Descent
2,028 ft
Highest Point
1,796 ft
~140.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,265 ft
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lenz Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 328.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (Lenz Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 989 / Duss Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lenz Avenue
Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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17th Street
Turn right onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 989 / Duss Avenue
Turn left onto PA 989 / Duss Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Navigation decision point
7
327.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 8m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 239.8 mi | 4h 18m |
| I 79 | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Freedom Crider Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Freedom Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crows Run Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.8 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lenz Avenue
3
Turn right onto 17th Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
17th Street
4
Turn left onto PA 989
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Duss Avenue
5
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
14th Street
6
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Turn right onto PA 65
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crows Run Road
9
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Freedom Crider Road
11
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
12
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 228
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mars Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79: Erie
15
Merge onto I 79
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
17
Merge onto I 80
240 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
19
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
24
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
25
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
26
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 164.1 miles from Economy, PA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.8 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.1 miles or 3h 5m 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 58m
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 Economy, 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.
+
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 Economy, PA
This is one driving day of about 328.2 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Economy, 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 239.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.1 mi from Economy, PA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.1 miles from Economy, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 239.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.41 one way
$108.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $59.59 | $119.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.46 | $144.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.46 | $15.75 |
| Efficient EV | 82.1 | 0 | $28.72 | $13.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.3 | 1 | $45.95 | $21.00 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Friday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
33 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 9m 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 Economy, PA to Scranton, PA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.1 miles from Economy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 328.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lenz Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 989 / Duss Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Economy, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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