Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
320.4 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
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6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to Newtown covers 320.4 miles of Pennsylvania terrain. Expect a journey lasting approximately 6 hours and 26 minutes, making this a long but manageable single-day commitment for most drivers. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and River Street, rather than major interstates. Budgeting around $53 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, the transition between these two Pennsylvania hubs feels like a continuous local trek. It is a straightforward route that doesn't require an overnight split if you are comfortable with a full day of driving.
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
160.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of high-speed interstates, as this trip is defined by a turn-heavy local profile. With 0% of the drive on highways, you will be constantly engaged with the road layout as you transition between Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and River Street. This is an active driving experience that requires your full attention rather than a cruise-control commute. Because the route relies entirely on local streets, you should prepare for a consistent, winding pace rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The character of the drive remains technical from start to finish, reflecting the local infrastructure of the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Newtown, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
39 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
11
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
17
Continue on William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
19
Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
PA 66 South: Greensburg
20
Merge slight right onto State Route 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 66
21
Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
22
Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
23
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
24
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
25
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
26
Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
27
Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fairchance, Smithfield
29
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Big Six Road
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
31
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
32
Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Road
33
Turn right onto Home Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Home Street
34
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
35
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bobtown Road
37
Turn left onto Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Budapest Road
38
Continue on Budapest Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Budapest Road
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Plan for a full day on the road, as the 6-hour and 26-minute duration can feel taxing due to the turn-heavy nature of the route. Since you are limited to one recommended stop, choose a location that allows you to stretch your legs and reset your focus after the initial hours of local navigation. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic on these local roads, which can significantly impact your travel time. Keep your fuel budget of $53 handy, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Scranton to ensure you aren't searching for stations during the more remote sections of your drive. Flexibility is your biggest asset here, so don't hesitate to take your scheduled break whenever you feel the need to refresh.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.2 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, 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 320.4 miles and 6h 26m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.2 mi from Scranton, PA · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 160.2 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newtown, PA
The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, 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
$53.02 one way
$106.03 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.01 | $116.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.09 | $124.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.18 | $142.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
| Efficient EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.03 | $12.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.86 | $20.51 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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
Newtown, PA
Afternoon in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
22 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
6h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Newtown, PA covers 320.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.2 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 $53.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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