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Trip from Oneida, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

274.3 mi

441 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 8m

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

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Downtown Oneida, PA, PA

Oneida, PA

Jack Pace

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Oneida, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m 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, Oneida Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 217.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.48 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

137.2 miles from Oneida, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 274.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 217.3 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 early in the drive near PA 38 / Oneida Valley Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38 / Oneida Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 239.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 38 / Oneida Valley Road

Turn left onto PA 38 / Oneida Valley Road

Navigation decision point

3
22.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
239.9 mi into trip | ~4h 31m 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
4
273 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Take the exit toward PA 307

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward PA 307
7
274.1 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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
Keystone Shortway 217.3 mi 3h 54m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
Oneida Valley Road 21.2 mi 34m
South Washington Street 1.1 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 217.3 mi, about 3h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

220 ft · 19 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto PA 38

17 mi · 26 min · Oneida Valley Road
3

Continue on PA 38

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
4

Continue on PA 38

4.4 mi · 7 min · Oneida Valley Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
6

Merge onto I 80

217 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
8

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
10

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

Cedar 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 137.2 miles from Oneida, PA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.3 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.2 miles or 2h 40m 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 15m

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 Oneida, 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 Oneida, PA

This is one driving day of about 274.3 miles and 5h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oneida, 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 217.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.2 mi from Oneida, PA · 2h 40m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

137 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.2 miles from Oneida, 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 217.3 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.48 one way

$90.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.81 $99.61
premium $4.93 $53.20 $106.39
diesel $5.61 $60.56 $121.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.3 1 $28.80 $13.17
Efficient EV 68.6 0 $24.00 $10.97
EV Truck/SUV 109.7 1 $38.40 $17.56

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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 hours ago

Origin

Oneida, PA

Evening in Oneida on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

2 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

5h 15m 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 Oneida, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Oneida Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.2 miles from Oneida, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.48 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 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38 / Oneida Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 239.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Oneida, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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