Trip from North Apollo, PA to Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

261.3 mi

421 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 54m ★

6 AM

5h 8m

8 AM

5h 35m

10 AM

5h 17m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 33m

8 PM

5h 0m

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

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North Apollo, PA

David Yu

Trip Overview

The drive from North Apollo, PA to Scranton, PA covers 261.3 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 81, PA 286 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.32 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

130.7 miles from North Apollo, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 261.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 261.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 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 139.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 56; PA 66.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 56; PA 66): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (US 422 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 226.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 56; PA 66

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 66

Navigation decision point

22.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 422 Business

Take the exit onto US 422 Business toward Philadelphia Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Philadelphia Street

226.4 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

260.7 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

261.1 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | Biden Street

Turn left onto Biden Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	139.7 mi	2h 31m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
PA 286	27.7 mi	32m
1st Street	17 mi	25m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway	9.8 mi	11m
Benjamin Franklin Highway	4.9 mi	7m
Curwensville Grampian Road	4.7 mi	5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway	4.2 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 139.7 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 19th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 19th Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 66

1.3 mi · 1 min · PA 56; PA 66

Turn left onto PA 56

16 mi · 24 min · 1st Street

Turn right onto US 422; PA 56

4.9 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

Take the exit onto US 422 Business

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 422 Business

Toward Philadelphia Street Use the slight left lane.

Continue on Philadelphia Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Philadelphia Street

Continue on West Pike Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Pike Road

Continue on Philadelphia Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Philadelphia Street

Take the exit onto PA 286

28 mi · 32 min · PA 286

Toward PA 286 East: Clymer

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Burnside McGee Highway

Continue on US 219

515 ft · 6 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

Continue on US 219; PA 36

1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on US 219; PA 36

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street

Continue on US 219

9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

Continue on US 219

0.7 mi · 47 sec · 1st Street

Continue on PA 879

4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

Continue on PA 879

2.6 mi · 2 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

Continue on PA 879

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

Continue on PA 879

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

Turn right onto PA 879

4.2 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto I 80

140 mi · 2 hr 31 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

0.3 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

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 130.7 miles from North Apollo, PA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 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 57 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.7 miles or 2h 39m 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 9m

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 North Apollo, 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 North Apollo, PA

This is one driving day of about 261.3 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from North Apollo, 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 139.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.7 mi from North Apollo, PA · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

131 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

Bethlehem, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.7 miles from North Apollo, 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 139.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 36

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.32 one way

$86.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$47.45	$94.89
premium	$4.93	$50.68	$101.35
diesel	$5.61	$57.69	$115.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.4	0	$27.44	$12.54
Efficient EV	65.3	0	$22.86	$10.45
EV Truck/SUV	104.5	1	$36.58	$16.72

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

31 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 15, 2026

Origin

North Apollo, PA

Evening in North Apollo on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Clearfield, PA

131 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

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 7m 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 North Apollo, PA to Scranton, PA covers 261.3 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, PA 286. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 130.7 miles from North Apollo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.32 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 7m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.

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Trip from North Apollo, PA to Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

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

National Parks Near This Route

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Apollo, PA

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Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 7m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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