Trip from Nanty Glo, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

218.7 mi

352 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 0m ★

6 AM

4h 13m

8 AM

4h 40m

10 AM

4h 22m

12 PM

4h 20m

3 PM

4h 24m

5 PM

4h 38m

8 PM

4h 5m

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

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Nanty Glo, PA

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City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Spanning 218.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Nanty Glo to Scranton typically takes about 4 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Because the duration is manageable for a single day of travel, you can comfortably make this a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast region, your journey will primarily utilize I-99, the Keystone Shortway, and I-81. Since this is a mixed-drive route, you can expect a variety of road conditions that keep the experience engaging rather than repetitive. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between these two Pennsylvania hubs.

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

109.4 miles from Nanty Glo, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a mixed drive with 41% of the journey spent on highways. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on the Keystone Shortway, which features a long, 99.3-mile uninterrupted stretch. You will transition between these high-speed interstate segments and other local road conditions, requiring you to stay alert as the environment shifts. Because the landscape evolves as you move through the state, the drive maintains a decent pace without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Prepare for a balanced mix of steady highway cruising and more technical driving segments that characterize this 4-hour journey.

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 26.6 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 218.7 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 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.4 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.

26.6 mi into trip | ~35m 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

68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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.

72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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

84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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

218.6 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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 Nanty Glo, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
William Penn Highway	16.8 mi	19m
Admiral Peary Highway	7.4 mi	11m
River Street	1 mi	1m
Shoemaker Street	0.8 mi	1m
William Penn Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

Start on Chestnut Street

60 ft · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

Turn right onto School Street

168 ft · 9 sec · School Street

Turn right onto Dispatch Street

189 ft · 10 sec · Dispatch Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

178 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street

Turn left onto PA 271

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Chestnut Street

Continue on PA 271

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

Continue on PA 271

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Penn Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Merge onto US 22

7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; 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

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

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 13-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the travel time. Since the Keystone Shortway accounts for a large portion of your mileage, check traffic conditions before you depart to ensure your progress remains steady across that 99.3-mile stretch. Keep your fuel budget of $36 in mind, and try to refuel during your scheduled stop to avoid any last-minute stress near your destination. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy for avoiding congestion, as this provides you with the flexibility to handle any unexpected road variations. By planning your single stop strategically, you can keep your energy levels high for the duration of the trip.

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 109.4 miles from Nanty Glo, PA, or about 2h 7m 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 48 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nanty Glo, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nanty Glo, PA

This is one driving day of about 218.7 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Nanty Glo, 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 109.4 mi from Nanty Glo, PA · 2h 7m into the drive

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

109 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

Tyrone, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Nanty Glo, 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 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

$36.26 one way

$72.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$39.71	$79.42
premium	$4.93	$42.41	$84.83
diesel	$5.61	$48.29	$96.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.6	0	$22.96	$10.50
Efficient EV	54.7	0	$19.14	$8.75
EV Truck/SUV	87.5	1	$30.62	$14.00

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Nanty Glo, PA

Evening in Nanty Glo on Wednesday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 27% chance 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

36 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

4h 13m 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 Nanty Glo, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.4 miles from Nanty Glo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.26 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.

On the drive from Nanty Glo, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

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