Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
282.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Scranton, PA covers 282.9 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grant Street, I 376 East, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.51 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
141.5 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 282.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Peary Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Continue on 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
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 282.9 miles and 4h 35m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
141 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.5 mi from Pittsburgh, PA
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 141.5 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $4.09 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.22 | $102.45 |
| premium | $4.95 | $55.18 | $110.35 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $66.60 | $133.21 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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