Origin
Lafayette, PA
Evening in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Lafayette, 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
4h 53m
Distance
245.5 mi
395 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, PA
Ann H
Trip Overview
Lafayette to Scranton is 245.5 miles and takes about 4h 53m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip navigates within the Northeast region, primarily through Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road segments, rather than a continuous interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a recommended single day for completion, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience with plenty of changes in direction. It's a solid option if you're looking for a moderately paced journey between these two points.
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
122.8 miles from Lafayette, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 245.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road personality, shifting between quicker highway sections and more winding local roads that demand your attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 148.6 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you make your way across the landscape, making it an engaging experience for those who enjoy actively navigating.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 148.6 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 around 1.3 miles in near US 219 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 219 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway): Navigation decision point; at 210.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 244.9 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 219 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Turn left onto US 219 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Navigation decision point
5
210.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m 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
244.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
245.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
245.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 148.6 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Million Dollar Highway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Bennetts Valley Highway | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Johnsonburg Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Wilcox Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.6 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Alton Road
2
Turn left onto US 219
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
3
Continue on US 219
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Burning Well Road
4
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Marvin Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 219
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilcox Road
6
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilcox Road
7
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
8
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnsonburg Bypass
9
Continue on US 219
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Center Street
10
Take the exit
122 ft
·
4 sec
11
Continue on Powers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Powers Avenue
12
Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
13
Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
14
Continue on PA 255
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maurus Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto PA 255
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Michael Street
16
Continue on PA 255
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Saint Marys Street
17
Continue on PA 255
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
18
Continue on PA 255
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bennetts Valley Highway
19
Turn left onto PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
20
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
21
Merge onto I 80
149 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
23
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
28
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
29
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 53m estimated duration, starting in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Scranton comfortably. While this is a single-day trip, plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive and refuel, both yourself and your vehicle. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as stretches of local roads might have fewer services than major interstates. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means paying close attention to navigation and speed limits is key to a smooth arrival.
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 122.8 miles from Lafayette, PA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 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 54 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.8 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, PA
This is one driving day of about 245.5 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Lafayette, 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 148.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.8 mi from Lafayette, PA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.8 miles from Lafayette, 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 148.6 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
$40.70 one way
$81.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.20 | $108.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.78 | $11.78 |
| Efficient EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.48 | $9.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.2 | 1 | $34.37 | $15.71 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Clearfield, PA
123 mi in
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
16 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
4h 53m 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 Lafayette, PA to Scranton, PA covers 245.5 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.8 miles from Lafayette, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.70 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 is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 219 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway): Navigation decision point; at 210.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 244.9 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lafayette, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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