The drive from Edgeworth, PA to Scranton, PA covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 $54.23 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
163.6 miles from Edgeworth, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 327.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 327.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beaver Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 327.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (Beaver Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chestnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Beaver Road
Turn right onto Beaver Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Chestnut Road
Turn left onto Chestnut Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Turn left toward I 79: Erie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 79: Erie
5
9.2 mi into trip|~19m in|I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
326.5 mi into trip|~6h 9m 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
42.5 mi
46m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Wexford Bayne Road
1.9 mi
3m
Campmeeting Road
1.7 mi
2m
Fern Hollow Road
1.4 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Little Sewickley Creek Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.8 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgeworth, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Edgeworth Lane
404 ft·16 sec·Edgeworth Lane
2
Turn right onto Beaver Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Beaver Road
3
Turn left onto Chestnut Road
0.3 mi·51 sec·Chestnut Road
4
Continue on Chestnut Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Chestnut Road
5
Continue on Persimmon Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Persimmon Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Backbone Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Backbone Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Little Sewickley Creek Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Little Sewickley Creek Road
8
Turn straight onto Orange Belt
1.4 mi·2 min·Fern Hollow Road
9
Continue on Orange Belt
1.7 mi·2 min·Campmeeting Road
10
Continue on Orange Belt
0.6 mi·55 sec·Rochester Road
11
Turn slight left onto Orange Belt
1.9 mi·3 min·Wexford Bayne Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 79: ErieUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 79
42 mi·46 min·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
15
Merge onto I 80
240 mi·4 hr 18 min·Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
17
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
19
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
22
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
23
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
24
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 163.6 miles from Edgeworth, PA, or about 3h 6m 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 72 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.6 miles or 3h 6m 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 59m
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 Edgeworth, 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 Edgeworth, PA
This is one driving day of about 327.1 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Edgeworth, 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 163.6 mi from Edgeworth, PA
· 3h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.23 one way
$108.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.39
$118.79
premium
$4.93
$63.44
$126.87
diesel
$5.61
$72.22
$144.44
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: 114.4 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
98.1
1
$34.35
$15.70
Efficient EV
81.8
0
$28.62
$13.08
EV Truck/SUV
130.8
1
$45.79
$20.93
Gas CO2
114 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Edgeworth, PA
Late night
in Edgeworth on Saturday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph51% chanceLive 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
11 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 10m 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 Edgeworth, PA to Scranton, PA covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 163.6 miles from Edgeworth, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.23 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 327.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (Beaver Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chestnut Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edgeworth, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
