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Trip from Monroeville, PA to Scranton, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

271.2 mi

436 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 18m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m

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

This 271.2-mile journey from Monroeville, PA, to Scranton, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 31 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, with about 33% of your drive on highways, including portions of the Keystone Shortway and I-99. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a varied experience rather than a monotonous stretch, making it a practical option for a weekend getaway or a purposeful weekday commute.

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

135.6 miles from Monroeville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with potentially more local road segments, as indicated by its 'mixed drive' profile. With 33% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter periods of faster travel, interspersed with stretches that may require more attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a significant segment of consistent driving. This mix means you won't be solely on a high-speed interstate grind, offering a more dynamic feel as you traverse Pennsylvania.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 78.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 271.2 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 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
78.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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
6
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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.
6
124.4 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 57m 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
7
270.6 mi into trip | ~5h 29m 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 Monroeville, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

78.1 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 99.3 mi 1h 47m
William Penn Highway 62.4 mi 1h 27m
I 99 57.2 mi 1h 4m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Monroeville Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Rosecrest Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rosecrest Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Rosecrest Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto Rosecrest Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Rosecrest Drive
3

Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Stroschein Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Stroschein Road
5

Turn right onto US 22 Business

46 mi · 1 hr 7 min · William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
8

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
10

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
11

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.
12

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
13

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
18

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
21

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
22

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 31-minute drive, departing earlier in the morning, perhaps around 8 or 9 AM, will give you ample time to reach Scranton without feeling rushed. Since it's a single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $45, you can plan for one main stop for fuel and a break, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure you don't need to search for a station in a less populated area. This route offers enough flexibility to adjust your timing based on traffic or your personal pace.

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 135.6 miles from Monroeville, PA, or about 2h 56m 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.6 miles or 2h 56m 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 31m

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 Monroeville, 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 Monroeville, PA

This is one driving day of about 271.2 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroeville, 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 135.6 mi from Monroeville, PA · 2h 56m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

136 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Monroeville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 56.1
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 46.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.96 one way

$89.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.24 $98.49
premium $4.93 $52.60 $105.19
diesel $5.61 $59.88 $119.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.4 1 $28.48 $13.02
Efficient EV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85
EV Truck/SUV 108.5 1 $37.97 $17.36

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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 5 days ago

Origin

Monroeville, PA

Late night in Monroeville on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

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

3 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 31m 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 Monroeville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m 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 135.6 miles from Monroeville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.96 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 271.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Monroeville, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

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