Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Berlin, PA
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
253.6 mi
408 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, PA
Jasper Kortmann
Trip Overview
Spanning 253.6 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Scranton to Berlin takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward trek within the Northeast region, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion. You should budget roughly $42 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a blend of the Keystone Shortway, I-99, and the American Legion Memorial Highway. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the route offers a balanced pace that avoids the need for an overnight stay. Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions smoothly between different types of roadway infrastructure.
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
126.8 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience as you transition across 35% highway terrain. The journey is defined by a mixed profile, shifting between faster-paced stretches and more deliberate segments. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Keystone Shortway, which features the route's longest uninterrupted leg at 98.5 miles. This provides a steady rhythm before the road character evolves as you merge onto I-99 and the American Legion Memorial Highway. Because the road conditions fluctuate, you should stay alert to the changing flow of traffic as you move through these different highway systems.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 98.5 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 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 253.6 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 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 133.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~1m in
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CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
133.6 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
158.1 mi into trip
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~3h in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
7
221.1 mi into trip
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~4h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
Towns Along This Route
Between Scranton, PA and Berlin, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Altoona
158.1 mi in
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~3h
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via I 99; US 220
Pittsburgh
219.8 mi in
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~4h 7m
Harrisburg
219.8 mi in
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~4h 7m
Patp: Pittsburgh
220.9 mi in
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~4h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 99 | 61.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 26.9 mi | 31m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Brotherton Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Berlin, 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
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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 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
11
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
14
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
15
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
18
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
19
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
51 sec
20
Turn left onto Brotherton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brotherton Road
21
Turn right onto PA 31
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Glades Pike
22
Turn left onto Brotherton Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Brotherton Road
23
Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Berlin Plank Road
24
Continue on Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broadway Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
5th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly five-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the journey and maintain your focus. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you arrive in Berlin with plenty of daylight. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 98.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as service opportunities may be spaced out. Given the $42 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Scranton will help you maintain a consistent budget for the trip. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to adjust your pace based on real-time traffic conditions along the American Legion Memorial Highway.
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 126.8 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.8 miles or 2h 24m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, 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 253.6 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.8 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 126.8 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.
Arriving in Berlin, PA
The final approach into Berlin, 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 Berlin, 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
$41.96 one way
$83.93 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.14 | $98.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.49
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(26.9 mi)
$3.49
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
$42
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.17 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.50 | $16.23 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Berlin, PA
Evening in Berlin on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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 Scranton, PA to Berlin, PA covers 253.6 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.8 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 $41.96 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 253.6 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.
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 133.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scranton, PA and Berlin, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
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