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Trip from Scranton, PA to Orchard Hills, PA

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

257.9 mi

415 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m

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 Orchard Hills, PA covers 257.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m 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, Dowler Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.68 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

129 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 257.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 139.4 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 257.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key points

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

6
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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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
5
174.5 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

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

Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
5
232.9 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | PA 286

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286 toward PA 286 West: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 286 West: Indiana

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Orchard Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

Shawville

174.5 mi in | ~3h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 139.4 mi 2h 30m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
Dowler Highway 20.1 mi 23m
PA 56 14.4 mi 21m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway 9.8 mi 11m
Route 286 Highway East 6.7 mi 7m
US 422 4.8 mi 6m
Curwensville Grampian Road 4.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 139.4 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Orchard Hills, 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

139 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Keystone Shortway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
11

Turn left onto PA 879

4.3 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
12

Turn left onto PA 879

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
13

Continue on PA 879

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
14

Continue on PA 879

2.6 mi · 2 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
15

Continue on PA 879

4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
16

Continue on PA 879

0.7 mi · 47 sec · 1st Street
17

Continue on US 219

9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
18

Continue on US 219

0.6 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
19

Continue on US 219; PA 36

1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
20

Continue on US 219

515 ft · 6 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
21

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Burnside McGee Highway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286

20 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway
23

Continue on PA 286

6.7 mi · 7 min · Route 286 Highway East
24

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286

3.1 mi · 5 min · PA 286
Toward PA 286 West: Indiana
25

Continue on West Pike Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Pike Road
26

Continue on Philadelphia Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Philadelphia Street
27

Continue on US 422 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Road
28

Take the ramp onto US 422 Business

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 422 Business
Toward US 422: Kittanning
29

Continue on US 422; PA 56

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 422; PA 56
30

Turn left onto PA 56; PA 156

14 mi · 21 min · PA 56; PA 156
Use the left lane.
31

Turn left onto Florida Avenue

81 ft · 3 sec · Florida Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

Florida Avenue

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 129 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.4 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 129 miles or 2h 26m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orchard Hills, 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 257.9 miles and 5h 3m.

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 139.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 26m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

129 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 129 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 139.4 miles.

Arriving in Orchard Hills, PA

The final approach into Orchard Hills, 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 Orchard Hills, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 222.4
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.68 one way

$85.35 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $46.70 $93.39
premium $4.92 $49.98 $99.95
diesel $5.64 $57.30 $114.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.4 0 $27.08 $12.38
Efficient EV 64.5 0 $22.57 $10.32
EV Truck/SUV 103.2 1 $36.11 $16.51

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Orchard Hills, PA

Morning in Orchard Hills on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

9 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 3m 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 Orchard Hills, PA covers 257.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m 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, Dowler Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129 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 $42.68 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 257.9 miles you will encounter 15 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.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Orchard Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

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