Origin
Graham, PA
Late night in Graham on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graham, PA to Scranton, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
171.1 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graham, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Graham, PA to Scranton, PA covers 171.1 miles and takes about 3h 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 81, Morrisdale Allport Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.5 miles from Graham, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 171.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 126.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 322 / Philipsburg Bigler Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 322 / Philipsburg Bigler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 170.5 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 322 / Philipsburg Bigler Highway
Turn right onto US 322 / Philipsburg Bigler Highway
Navigation decision point
5
136.2 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
170.5 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
170.9 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
171.1 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 126.5 mi | 2h 17m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Morrisdale Allport Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Troy Hawk Run Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kylertown Drifting Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 126.5 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Decatur Hill Road
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
Decatur Hill Road
2
Turn right onto US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
3
Continue on US 322
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Front Street
4
Turn left onto PA 53
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Hawk Run Highway
5
Continue on PA 53
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Morrisdale Allport Highway
6
Continue on PA 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kylertown Drifting Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto I 80
126 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
10
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
12
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
15
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
16
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
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 85.5 miles from Graham, PA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.5 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
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 Graham, 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 Graham, PA
This is one driving day of about 171.1 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Graham, 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 126.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.5 mi from Graham, PA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 85.5 miles from Graham, 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 126.5 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
$28.37 one way
$56.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.97 | $8.21 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.95 | $10.95 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 8 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 10:41PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
5 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
3h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Graham, PA to Scranton, PA covers 171.1 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Morrisdale Allport Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 miles from Graham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 322 / Philipsburg Bigler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 170.5 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Graham, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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