Origin
Morrisville, PA
Afternoon in Morrisville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
329.6 mi
530 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
5h 1m
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6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 329.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roy E, Jefferson Road, Greene Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.54 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
164.8 miles from Morrisville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 329.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roy E is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Low Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Roy E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Mount Morris Road
430 ft
·
15 sec
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Mount Morris Road
2
Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
3
Turn left onto Jefferson Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
4
Continue on Greene Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greene Street
5
Continue on Jefferson Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Road
6
Turn left
5.6 mi
·
8 min
7
Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
8
Continue on Low Hill Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Low Hill Road
9
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East: New Stanton
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
14
Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
15
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 22 East: Blairsville
17
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
19
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
20
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
22
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
44 min
23
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12 mi
·
14 min
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I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
25
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
26
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
28
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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PA 307
30
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
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 164.8 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.8 miles or 2h 37m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA
This is one driving day of about 329.6 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morrisville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.8 mi from Morrisville, PA · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 164.8 miles from Morrisville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$54.54 one way
$109.08 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $59.68 | $119.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.87 | $127.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.23 | $146.45 |
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: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
| Efficient EV | 82.4 | 0 | $28.84 | $13.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.14 | $21.09 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
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 14m 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 Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 329.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roy E, Jefferson Road, Greene Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.8 miles from Morrisville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.54 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 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morrisville, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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