Trip from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Q: How long is the trip from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA?

The drive from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 312.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 156.4 miles from Fox Run, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA?

The route from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

312.8 mi

503 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 15m

10 AM

5h 58m

12 PM

5h 55m

3 PM

5h 59m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

Spanning 312.8 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Fox Run to Scranton takes approximately 5 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because the journey is manageable within a single day, you can comfortably complete it without an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and I-79 to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting around $52 for fuel is a safe estimate for your vehicle's expenses along this path. Since the route involves a mix of highway and local travel, it is best suited for drivers looking for a straightforward, single-day transit.

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

156.4 miles from Fox Run, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a diverse experience behind the wheel, as this route balances high-speed transit with more technical, turn-heavy local segments. While 20% of your travel occurs on highways, the vast majority of your time will be spent navigating winding local roads that demand your full attention. You will encounter a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 239.8 miles along the Keystone Shortway, which provides a stark contrast to the tighter, more demanding sections of the drive. The personality of the road shifts from fast-paced interstate cruising to more localized, precise maneuvering as you head toward Scranton.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 19 / Perry Highway.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.4 miles (US 19 / Perry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 19 / Perry Highway

Turn right onto US 19 / Perry Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 79 North: Erie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 79 North: Erie

5

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

6

38.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 80 East: Clarion

7

312.6 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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 81	32.4 mi	39m
I 79	31 mi	33m
Perry Highway	5 mi	7m
Rowan Road	1 mi	2m
River Street	1 mi	1m
Peters Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Cedar Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 239.8 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Run, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Northfield Road

468 ft · 24 sec · Northfield Road

2

Turn left onto Gable Road

384 ft · 21 sec · Gable Road

3

Turn left onto Peters Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Peters Road

4

Continue on Rowan Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Rowan Road

5

Turn right onto US 19

5.0 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

Use the right lane.

6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 79 North: Erie Use the slight right lane.

7

Merge onto I 79

31 mi · 33 min · I 79

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

9

Merge onto I 80

240 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

Toward I 80 East: Clarion Use the none lane.

10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

11

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

13

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

14

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

15

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the total duration of nearly six hours, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue during the more technical, turn-heavy portions of the drive. You have one scheduled stop available, so choose your break point strategically after your long 239.8-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway to maximize your comfort. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $52 cost can fluctuate depending on where you choose to fill up along the interstate versus local roads. Since you only have one planned stop, use it to stretch and reset before tackling the final, more winding segments of the route into Scranton.

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 156.4 miles from Fox Run, PA, or about 2h 53m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.4 miles or 2h 53m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fox Run, 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 Fox Run, PA

This is one driving day of about 312.8 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fox Run, 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 156.4 mi from Fox Run, PA · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.4 miles from Fox Run, 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 239.8 miles.

Arriving in City of Scranton, PA

The final approach into City of 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 City of 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

$51.76 one way

$103.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$56.64	$113.27
premium	$4.92	$60.61	$121.23
diesel	$5.64	$69.49	$138.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.8	1	$32.84	$15.01
Efficient EV	78.2	0	$27.37	$12.51
EV Truck/SUV	125.1	1	$43.79	$20.02

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 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 2 days ago

Origin

Fox Run, PA

Evening in Fox Run on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

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

19 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 48m 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 Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 312.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.4 miles from Fox Run, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.4 miles (US 19 / Perry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Fox Run, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.