Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
217.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Michael Taccetta
The drive from Nanty Glo, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 217.6 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on School Street, Dispatch Street, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.8 miles from Nanty Glo, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 217.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dispatch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shoemaker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Peary Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on Chestnut Street
Turn right onto School Street
Turn right onto Dispatch Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Continue on Shoemaker Street
Continue on William Penn Avenue
Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg
Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.8 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 217.6 miles and 3h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.8 mi from Nanty Glo, PA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.8 miles from Nanty Glo, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.00 one way
$70.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $39.40 | $78.80 |
| premium | $4.95 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $51.23 | $102.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.46 | $13.93 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Nanty Glo on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Corning, NY
109 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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