Trip from Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

304.5 mi

490 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 8m ★

6 AM

6h 21m

8 AM

6h 46m

10 AM

6h 29m

12 PM

6h 27m

3 PM

6h 31m

5 PM

6h 44m

8 PM

6h 13m

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

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Hickory, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA covers 304.5 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.48 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

152.2 miles from Hickory, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA covers 304.5 miles and takes about 6h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 304.5 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 21.5 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.8 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

21.5 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

111.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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

153.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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.

170 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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

303.9 mi into trip | ~6h 19m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

111.4 mi in | ~2h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
William Penn Highway	61.6 mi	1h 25m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	14.7 mi	20m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Millers Run Road	11.5 mi	18m
Greentree Road	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory, PA and Scranton, PA.

Start on PA 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on PA 50

12 mi · 18 min · Millers Run Road

Turn left onto PA 50

208 ft · 3 sec · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 50

2.0 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

Turn right onto Greentree Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Greentree Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 121

2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

2.3 mi · 3 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30

15 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

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.

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

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue

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 152.2 miles from Hickory, PA, or about 3h 26m 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 67 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.2 miles or 3h 26m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hickory, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Hickory, PA

This is one driving day of about 304.5 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Hickory, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.2 mi from Hickory, PA · 3h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, PA

152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Emmitsburg, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.2 miles from Hickory, 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.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.48 one way

$100.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$55.29	$110.58
premium	$4.93	$59.05	$118.11
diesel	$5.61	$67.23	$134.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.4	1	$31.97	$14.62
Efficient EV	76.1	0	$26.64	$12.18
EV Truck/SUV	121.8	1	$42.63	$19.49

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Hickory, PA

Night in Hickory on Wednesday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 2 to 6 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM 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

8 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 20m 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 Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA covers 304.5 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 152.2 miles from Hickory, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.48 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.

On the drive from Hickory, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

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