Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Monday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
278.4 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Hills, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA covers 278.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Avenue, Verona Road, Second Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.07 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
139.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 278.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Verona Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Second Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamil Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hulton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saltsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Mile Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mount Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
518 ft
·
29 sec
·
Mount Avenue
3
Turn left onto Verona Road
253 ft
·
8 sec
·
Verona Road
4
Turn right onto Second Avenue
249 ft
·
8 sec
·
Second Avenue
5
Turn right onto Shannon Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shannon Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamil Road
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamil Road
7
Turn right onto Hulton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hulton Road
8
Turn left onto Saltsburg Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saltsburg Road
9
Continue on Saltsburg Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Saltsburg Road
10
Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Golden Mile Highway
11
Continue on Fairview Drive
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Fairview Drive
12
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg
13
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sheridan Road
14
Merge slight left onto State Route 66
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 66
15
Take the exit slight right
423 ft
·
8 sec
16
Merge slight left onto State Route 66
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 66
17
Continue on Sheridan Road
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Sheridan Road
18
Continue straight
8.7 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
20
Take the exit slight left toward Philadelphia Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Philadelphia Street
21
Continue on Philadelphia Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
22
Continue on West Pike Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Pike Road
23
Continue on Philadelphia Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Philadelphia Street
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer
28 mi
·
32 min
·
PA 286 East: Clymer
25
Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
26
Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
515 ft
·
7 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
27
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
28
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
30
Continue on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
1st Street
31
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
32
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
33
Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
34
Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
35
Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
36
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
140 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
39
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
41
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
43
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
44
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
45
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
46
Arrive at your destination
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 139.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
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 139.2 miles or 2h 17m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Penn Hills, 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 Penn Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 278.4 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penn Hills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.2 mi from Penn Hills, PA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$46.07 one way
$92.14 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $53.95 | $107.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.85 | $123.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.23 | $13.36 |
| Efficient EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $38.98 | $17.82 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Monday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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
4h 34m 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 Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA covers 278.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Avenue, Verona Road, Second Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.07 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 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penn Hills, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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