Origin
Midland, PA
Morning in Midland on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, PA to Scranton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
328.9 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Midland, PA to Scranton, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m 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, Beaver Valley Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 244.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.53 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
164.4 miles from Midland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 328.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 244.4 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 PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 294 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
49.4 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Clarion
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
5
294 mi into trip
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~5h 32m 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
328.2 mi into trip
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~6h 16m 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
328.6 mi into trip
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~6h 17m in
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Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 244.4 mi | 4h 23m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 28.3 mi | 31m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Midland Beaver Road | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Steingrabe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 244.4 mi, about 4h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on 12th Street
49 ft
·
10 sec
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12th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Midland Avenue
3
Continue on PA 68; PA 168
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Midland Beaver Road
4
Continue on PA 68
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 376
28 mi
·
31 min
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Beaver Valley Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
8
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mitchell Road
9
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Road
11
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
12
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Beechwood Road
13
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
14
Continue on PA 158
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
15
Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Steingrabe Road
16
Turn right onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Erie Street
17
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Perry Highway
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
19
Merge onto I 80
244 mi
·
4 hr 23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
21
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
23
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Adams Avenue
26
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Biden Street
27
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
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Wyoming Avenue
28
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 164.4 miles from Midland, PA, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.4 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 3h 13m 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 6m
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 Midland, 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 Midland, PA
This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midland, 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 244.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.4 mi from Midland, PA · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 164.4 miles from Midland, 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 244.4 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
$54.53 one way
$109.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $59.72 | $119.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $63.79 | $127.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.62 | $145.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.53 | $15.79 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.05 | $21.05 |
Gas CO2
115 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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 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 17m 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 Midland, PA to Scranton, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Beaver Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.4 miles from Midland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.53 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 68; PA 168 / Midland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 294 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Midland, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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