The drive from Scranton, PA to Beaver Falls, PA covers 314.4 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, I 79 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.9 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.12 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
157.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 314.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 314.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 239.9 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 around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
34.4 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
6
295.9 mi into trip|~5h 26m in
Take the exit toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 96
Toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
5
296.7 mi into trip|~5h 28m in|PA 488 / West Portersville Road
Turn left onto PA 488 / West Portersville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Beaver Falls, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Portersville along the way.
Portersville
295.9 mi in|~5h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
239.9 mi
4h 18m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
I 79
20.5 mi
21m
West Portersville Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 65
3.8 mi
6m
Bennetts Run Road
2.3 mi
4m
Mercer Road
2 mi
4m
7th Avenue
1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 239.9 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Beaver Falls, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
33 mi·39 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
240 mi·4 hr 18 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 79
20 mi·21 min·I 79
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·56 sec
Exit 96Toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
13
Turn left onto PA 488
0.4 mi·59 sec·East Portersville Road
14
Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 488
0.2 mi·26 sec·Perry Highway
15
Turn left onto PA 488
7.9 mi·13 min·West Portersville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Mercer Road
2.0 mi·4 min·Mercer Road
17
Turn left onto PA 65
3.8 mi·6 min·PA 65
18
Turn right onto PA 588
2.3 mi·4 min·Bennetts Run Road
19
Continue on PA 588
0.4 mi·40 sec·2nd Avenue East
20
Turn right onto PA 588
0.2 mi·26 sec·Eastvale Bridge
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18; PA 588
1.0 mi·3 min·7th Avenue
22
Turn left onto 11th Street
81 ft·3 sec·11th Street
23
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
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 157.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.9 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 69 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.2 miles or 2h 56m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver Falls, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 314.4 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Scranton, 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 239.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.2 mi from Scranton, PA
· 2h 56m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.3
1
$33.01
$15.09
Efficient EV
78.6
0
$27.51
$12.58
EV Truck/SUV
125.8
1
$44.02
$20.12
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beaver Falls, PA
Morning
in Beaver Falls on Friday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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 1m 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 Scranton, PA to Beaver Falls, PA covers 314.4 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.2 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.12 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Beaver Falls, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Portersville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
