Trip from Point Marion, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

6h 17m

Distance

315.9 mi

508 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 5m ★

6 AM

6h 18m

8 AM

6h 43m

10 AM

6h 27m

12 PM

6h 24m

3 PM

6h 28m

5 PM

6h 42m

8 PM

6h 10m

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

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Point Marion, PA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Spanning 315.9 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Point Marion to Scranton typically takes about 6 hours and 17 minutes of driving time. Because this is a single-day journey, it is manageable for a dedicated driver, though you should budget approximately $52 for fuel to cover the distance. The route utilizes a mix of major arteries, including the Keystone Shortway, I-99, and the William Penn Highway. Since the entire trip takes place within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel while crossing the state. It is a straightforward trek that works well as a one-day excursion if you are prepared for a full day on the road.

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

157.9 miles from Point Marion, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging rather than purely monotonous. You will spend roughly 39% of your time on highways, balancing efficient interstate travel with more varied road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Keystone Shortway, where you can settle in for 99.3 miles of consistent driving. Transitions between the William Penn Highway and other sections mean you will need to adjust your focus as the road character shifts. Overall, the experience blends long-haul highway stretches with the practical pace of navigating Pennsylvania's interior roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 315.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 22 East: Blairsville

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 22 East: Blairsville

123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

165.2 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

181.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

315.3 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Point Marion, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

44.2 mi in | ~56m | via PA Tpke 66

Bedford

122.8 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	99.3 mi	1h 47m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
William Penn Highway	51 mi	1h 6m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
US 119	24.4 mi	28m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass	13.3 mi	14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	8 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 119

194 ft · 3 sec · Morgantown Road

Continue on US 119

398 ft · 8 sec · Penn Street

Turn right onto US 119

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 119

4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Big Six Road

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Continue on PA 43

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

Continue on PA 43

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Continue on US 119

24 mi · 28 min · US 119

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

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

For the best experience, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 6-hour drive and stretch your legs. Since the route requires a fuel budget of $52, check your tank levels before hitting the longer stretches to avoid unnecessary detours. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and maintain a steady pace across the 315.9-mile distance. Given that the longest segment is nearly 100 miles, use that time on the Keystone Shortway to handle your primary mileage before settling into the final leg of the trip. This route is flexible enough to complete in a single day, but staying alert during the transition between highway systems will make your travel much smoother.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 157.9 miles from Point Marion, PA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.9 miles or 3h 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 5h 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 Point Marion, 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 Point Marion, PA

This is one driving day of about 315.9 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Point Marion, 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 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 157.9 mi from Point Marion, PA · 3h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

158 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 157.9 miles from Point Marion, 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 99.3 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.27 one way

$104.55 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$57.20	$114.40
premium	$4.92	$61.21	$122.43
diesel	$5.64	$70.18	$140.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.93

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (13.3 mi) $0.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.8	1	$33.17	$15.16
Efficient EV	79	0	$27.64	$12.64
EV Truck/SUV	126.4	1	$44.23	$20.22

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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 2 days ago

Origin

Point Marion, PA

Evening in Point Marion on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

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

23 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

6h 17m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Point Marion, PA to Scranton, PA covers 315.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 157.9 miles from Point Marion, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between Point Marion, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

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Trip from Point Marion, PA to Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Point Marion, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

23 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 17m on the road

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