Scranton to Clymer is 225.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m via Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and Dowler Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, taking you through the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns and local road segments, making it more of a winding journey than a straight shot. It's a solid option if you prefer a more engaging drive over a high-speed interstate cruise and can be comfortably completed in a single day.
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
112.6 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads rather than sticking to major highways. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience any high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 139.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant segment of consistent driving before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where the road's character shifts frequently, requiring your attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 139.4 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
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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
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174.5 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
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 Clymer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
174.5 mi in|~3h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
139.4 mi
2h 30m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
Dowler Highway
19.1 mi
21m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 139.4 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Clymer, PA.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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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
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
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Merge onto I 81
33 mi·39 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
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Merge onto I 80
139 mi·2 hr 30 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
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Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi·6 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
12
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
13
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
15
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
16
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
17
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
18
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
19
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
20
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
21
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
19 mi·21 min·Dowler Highway
23
Turn left onto 6th Street
31 ft·1 sec·6th Street
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Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 15m duration, you can easily tackle this trip in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to maximize daylight, especially if you anticipate encountering slower traffic due to the local road nature of the drive. While the total distance isn't excessive, the turn-heavy profile means you'll want to stay alert and manage your pace. With only one recommended stop, plan for a break around the midway point to stretch and refuel, perhaps after covering the 139.4-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure you're fresh for the remainder of the journey.
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 112.6 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.4 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 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 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clymer, 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 225.2 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 139.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.6 mi from Scranton, PA
· 2h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.23 one way
$72.45 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$40.78
$81.55
premium
$4.95
$43.92
$87.85
diesel
$5.98
$53.02
$106.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
EV Truck/SUV
90.1
1
$31.53
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 18, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 2 to 14 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clymer, PA
Morning
in Clymer on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
27 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
4h 15m 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 Clymer, PA covers 225.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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, Dowler Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.6 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 $36.23 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Clymer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
