Trip from Scranton, PA to Oakland, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

299 mi

481 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 28m ★

6 AM

5h 42m

8 AM

6h 8m

10 AM

5h 51m

12 PM

5h 48m

3 PM

5h 52m

5 PM

6h 7m

8 PM

5h 34m

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

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Oakland, PA

Robert So

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Oakland, PA covers 299 miles and takes about 5h 41m 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, Mercer-New Wilmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 243.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.57 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

149.5 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 299 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 41m drive with frequent turns across 299 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 30 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 243.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 299 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 23 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

279.4 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in | Steingrabe Road

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

296.1 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 224: State Street, Poland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward US 224: State Street, Poland

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	243.9 mi	4h 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Mercer-New Wilmington Road	6.3 mi	8m
Beaver Valley Expressway	3.7 mi	3m
South New Castle Street	2.4 mi	4m
West State Street	1.4 mi	2m
Steingrabe Road	1.2 mi	1m
Glen Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 243.9 mi, about 4h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Oakland, 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

244 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 19

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Erie Street

Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Steingrabe Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 158

6.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

Continue on PA 158

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Market Street

Turn right onto Beechwood Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Beechwood Road

Turn left onto PA 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 18

Turn right onto Glen Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

460 ft · 8 sec · Mitchell Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 376

3.7 mi · 3 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 13 Toward US 224: State Street, Poland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

190 ft · 6 sec

Turn left onto US 224

1.4 mi · 2 min · West State Street

Turn right onto Miller Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Street

186 ft · 7 sec · West Washington Street

Turn right onto Matilda Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Matilda Avenue

Turn right onto Fowler Lane

35 ft · 1 sec · Fowler Lane

Arrive at destination

Fowler Lane

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 149.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.9 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 66 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.5 miles or 2h 47m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, 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 299 miles and 5h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 243.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.5 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

150 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

Chemung, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.5 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 243.9 miles.

Arriving in Oakland, PA

The final approach into Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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

$49.57 one way

$99.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.29	$108.58
premium	$4.93	$57.99	$115.97
diesel	$5.61	$66.02	$132.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.7	1	$31.40	$14.35
Efficient EV	74.8	0	$26.16	$11.96
EV Truck/SUV	119.6	1	$41.86	$19.14

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakland, PA

Night in Oakland on Thursday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Clearfield, PA

150 mi in

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

25 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 41m 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 Oakland, PA covers 299 miles and takes about 5h 41m 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, Mercer-New Wilmington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.5 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 $49.57 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.

The route from Scranton, PA to Oakland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Scranton, PA to Oakland, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oakland, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scranton, PA

Oakland, PA

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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