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4h 23m
Distance
222.6 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Scranton, PA to Locust, PA covers 222.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.83 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
111.3 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 222.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 20 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Locust, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
Penfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 158.3 mi | 2h 51m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| East Main Street | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Locust Lane | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Juneau Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Cloe Rossiter Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Brady Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Locust, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 255
Turn left
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Turn left onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Turn right onto US 119
Continue on US 119
Turn right onto US 119
Turn left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
Turn straight onto PA 36
Turn sharp left onto Cloe Rossiter Road
Continue on Juneau Road
Continue on Locust Lane
Continue on Locust Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Locust Lane
Continue on Locust Lane
Turn left onto Rishell Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 111.3 miles or 2h 7m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 222.6 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.3 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.3 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 158.3 miles.
The final approach into Locust, 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 Locust, 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.
Regular Gas
$36.83 one way
$73.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.45 | $98.91 |
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: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Milton, PA
16 DCFC
Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
12 DCFC
Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Hazleton, PA
12 DCFC
Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger
Drums, PA
12 DCFC
URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger
Mill Hall, PA
12 DCFC
Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Scranton, PA
10 DCFC
Burger King - Tesla Supercharger
Clearfield, PA
10 DCFC
Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger
Moosic, PA
8 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.48 | $8.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89 | 1 | $31.16 | $14.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Scranton on Monday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Locust on Monday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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