Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Scranton, PA to Gibsonia, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
288.8 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gibsonia, PA
Colwyn Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Gibsonia, PA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.88 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
144.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 288.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 288.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 180.4 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 288.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: 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 17 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
|
~1m in
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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
271.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward Millerstown, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward Millerstown, Freeport
6
284.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
|
PA 910; Orange Belt / Gibsonia Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 910; Orange Belt / Gibsonia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Gibsonia, PA, road signs point toward Brookville, Millerstown and Freeport.
Brookville
215.5 mi in
|
~3h 59m
|
via PA 28 Truck
Millerstown
271.6 mi in
|
~5h 17m
Freeport
271.6 mi in
|
~5h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 180.4 mi | 3h 14m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| North Street | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Allegheny Boulevard | 19.2 mi | 29m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Millerstown Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Gibsonia Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Saxonburg Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Gibsonia, 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 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
180 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit onto PA 28 Truck
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
PA 28 Truck
Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
11
Turn left onto PA 36; PA 28 Truck
19 mi
·
29 min
·
Allegheny Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
13
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Street
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
15
Continue on PA 28
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 16
Toward Millerstown, Freeport
17
Turn right onto Bakerstown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bakerstown Road
18
Continue on Millerstown Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Millerstown Road
19
Continue on Red Belt
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Millerstown Culmerville Road
20
Continue on Red Belt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tarentum Culmerville Road
21
Continue on Red Belt
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Little Deer Creek Valley Road
22
Turn left onto Saxonburg Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Saxonburg Boulevard
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Saxonburg Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Saxonburg Boulevard
24
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bairdford Road
25
Turn slight left onto Orange Belt
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto PA 910; Orange Belt
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gibsonia Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Grubbs Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grubbs Road
28
Arrive at destination
Grubbs Road
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 144.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 64 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.4 miles or 2h 42m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gibsonia, 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.
+
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 288.8 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 180.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.4 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 180.4 miles.
Arriving in Gibsonia, PA
The final approach into Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.88 one way
$95.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $52.44 | $104.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.76 | $127.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.43 | $18.48 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Gibsonia, PA
Afternoon in Gibsonia on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
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
6 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
5h 47m 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 Gibsonia, PA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.4 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 $47.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Scranton, PA and Gibsonia, PA, road signs point toward Brookville, Millerstown and Freeport.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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