Trip from Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

7h 28m

Distance

382.5 mi

616 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 18m ★

6 AM

7h 29m

8 AM

7h 49m

10 AM

7h 36m

12 PM

7h 34m

3 PM

7h 37m

5 PM

7h 48m

8 PM

7h 23m

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

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Mount Carmel, PA

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Mount Carmel to Scranton, prepare for a substantial journey covering 382.5 miles. This trip typically takes about 7 hours and 28 minutes to complete, making it a demanding but manageable trek for a single day of driving. You will primarily navigate via US 220, the Keystone Shortway, and I-68 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $63 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. While the route remains entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the length of the drive means you should be prepared for a full day on the road. It is a straightforward, highway-focused path that prioritizes efficiency over local wandering.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

191.2 miles from Mount Carmel, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive dominated by high-speed transit, as 62% of your journey takes place on major highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the road, with your longest uninterrupted stretch hitting 99.4 miles along US 220. The route offers a consistent personality, shifting between interstate travel and major highway corridors that keep your progress moving steadily. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can anticipate a fairly uniform experience behind the wheel without the frequent technical turns of smaller local roads. Staying focused during those long highway segments is key, as the miles tend to pass quickly once you settle into the flow of traffic.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 250 / Dragon Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 382.5 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 4.9 miles (US 250 / Dragon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 231.8 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

4.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 250 / Dragon Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 250 / Dragon Highway

Navigation decision point

231.8 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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.

235.7 mi into trip | ~4h 40m 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

248 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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

381.9 mi into trip | ~7h 27m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 220	99.4 mi	1h 54m
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
I 68	77.8 mi	1h 26m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
I 99	16.3 mi	19m
United States Highway 250	12.4 mi	14m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	11.9 mi	12m
Hornet Highway	11.1 mi	12m

Longest stretch: US 220 — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on T377

0.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

Continue on CR 250/32

0.2 mi · 39 sec · CR 250/32

Continue on CR 250/14

1.9 mi · 7 min · Winterhill Road

Turn right onto CR 250/15

2.0 mi · 4 min · George Town Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 250

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Dragon Highway

Continue on US 250

11 mi · 12 min · Hornet Highway

Continue on US 250

9.3 mi · 10 min · Husky Highway

Continue on US 250

1.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 250

12 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250

Turn left onto US 19; US 250

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Jefferson Street

Turn left onto WV 310

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Merchant Street

Continue on WV 310

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Park Avenue

Turn right onto WV 310

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Grafton Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Merge onto I 79

12 mi · 12 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 68 East: Cumberland

Continue on I 68

78 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 68

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 220

0.1 mi · 30 sec · US 220

Exit 46 Toward US 220 North: Bedford

At end of road, turn left onto US 220; MD 144

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road

Turn left onto US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 53 min · 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

Use the none lane.

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

To make the most of this 7-hour and 28-minute drive, plan for at least two deliberate stops to break up the 382.5-mile trek. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion and ensure you arrive in Scranton well before dark. Since fuel costs are estimated at $63, keep an eye on your gauge during the long 99.4-mile stretch on US 220 to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, maintain a consistent pace to keep your arrival time predictable. Since you are staying within Pennsylvania, you will find the infrastructure remains relatively familiar throughout the entire trip, allowing you to focus on steady, efficient travel.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191.2 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 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 84 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.2 miles or 3h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 16m

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 Mount Carmel, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Carmel, PA

This is one driving day of about 382.5 miles and 7h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Mount Carmel, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191.2 mi from Mount Carmel, PA · 3h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

191 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

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.2 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.29 one way

$126.59 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$69.26	$138.51
premium	$4.92	$74.12	$148.24
diesel	$5.64	$84.98	$169.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.8	1	$40.16	$18.36
Efficient EV	95.6	1	$33.47	$15.30
EV Truck/SUV	153	1	$53.55	$24.48

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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 3 days ago

Origin

Mount Carmel, PA

Evening in Mount Carmel on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

191 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

4 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

7h 28m 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA covers 382.5 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 220, Keystone Shortway, I 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191.2 miles from Mount Carmel, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.29 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Carmel, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 28m on the road

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