Trip from Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

221.9 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 11m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 51m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 31m

3 PM

4h 35m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA covers 221.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, Game School Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.72 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

110.9 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 221.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 162.4 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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 14 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

35.1 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

198 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway

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

Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brockway along the way.

Brockway

197.5 mi in | ~3h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	162.4 mi	2h 55m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Game School Road	7.4 mi	17m
Rich Highway	7.2 mi	9m
PA 949	4.2 mi	6m
Richardsville Road	2 mi	2m
State Route 28 North	1.8 mi	3m
Main Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 162.4 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Lake City, PA.

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Merge onto I 80

162 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway

Keep slight right at fork

427 ft · 10 sec

Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway

Merge onto US 219

7.2 mi · 9 min · Rich Highway

Continue on US 219

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Clark Street

Turn left onto PA 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on PA 28

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 28 North

Turn right onto Game School Road

7.4 mi · 17 min · Game School Road

At end of road, turn right onto Richardsville Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Richardsville Road

Continue on PA 949

4.2 mi · 6 min · PA 949

Turn right onto Swedetown Road

68 ft · 2 sec · Swedetown Road

Arrive at destination

Swedetown 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 110.9 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake City, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 221.9 miles and 4h 24m.

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 162.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.9 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

111 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Scranton, 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 162.4 miles.

Arriving in Lake City, PA

The final approach into Lake City, 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 Lake City, 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

$36.72 one way

$73.44 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$40.18	$80.36
premium	$4.92	$43.00	$86.00
diesel	$5.64	$49.30	$98.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.6	0	$23.30	$10.65
Efficient EV	55.5	0	$19.42	$8.88
EV Truck/SUV	88.8	1	$31.07	$14.20

Gas CO2

78 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake City, PA

Evening in Lake City on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

17 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 24m 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 Lake City, PA covers 221.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, Game School Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.9 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 $36.72 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 24m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brockway along the way.

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