Trip from Pittsfield, PA to Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

266.8 mi

429 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 26m ★

6 AM

5h 40m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 5m

8 PM

5h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 948 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.23 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

133.4 miles from Pittsfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 266.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 266.8 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 148.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 266.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 27

Turn left onto PA 27

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

232 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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

266.2 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

266.6 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | Biden Street

Turn left onto Biden Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	148.6 mi	2h 40m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
PA 948	23.8 mi	35m
Boot Jack Road	11.2 mi	16m
Warren Bypass	8.6 mi	12m
State Park Road	8.1 mi	14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	7.4 mi	11m
Hoovertown Road	5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 148.6 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Center Street

25 ft · 3 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto Church Street

470 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto PA 27

4.3 mi · 6 min · PA 27

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

8.6 mi · 12 min · Warren Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 666 West

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 80

149 mi · 2 hr 40 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 133.4 miles from Pittsfield, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 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 59 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.4 miles or 3h 8m 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 40m

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 Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 266.8 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Pittsfield, 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 148.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.4 mi from Pittsfield, PA · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

133 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

Mount Joy, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from Pittsfield, 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 148.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.3

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 266.8

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 266.8

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 228.7

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 266.8

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 209.7

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 266.8

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 247.8

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 247.8

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.23 one way

$88.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$48.44	$96.89
premium	$4.93	$51.74	$103.48
diesel	$5.61	$58.91	$117.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Kingston, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 3 Blink: 2 Other: 2 Electrify America: 2 InCharge: 1 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$28.01	$12.81
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.35	$10.67
EV Truck/SUV	106.7	1	$37.35	$17.08

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsfield, PA

Evening in Pittsfield on Thursday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Clearfield, PA

133 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 39m 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 Pittsfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, PA 948. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.4 miles from Pittsfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.23 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.

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

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Trip from Pittsfield, 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

Nearby Places

Farm Table Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

InCharge Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pittsfield, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 39m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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