Trip from Scranton, PA to Spangler, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

221.8 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 12m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 23m

5 PM

4h 37m

8 PM

4h 4m

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

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Spangler, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Spangler, PA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 12m 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, Mahaffey Grampian 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 $36.77 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 .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 221.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 221.8 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 139.4 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 12m 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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | River Street

Turn left onto River Street

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

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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Spangler, 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
Mahaffey Grampian Highway	9.8 mi	11m
Patchin Highway	6.4 mi	7m
Curwensville Grampian Road	4.7 mi	5m
Clearfield Shawville Highway	4.3 mi	6m
Burnside McGee Highway	4.2 mi	4m
Shawna Road	3.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 139.4 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

139 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

Turn left onto PA 879

4.3 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

Turn left onto PA 879

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

Continue on PA 879

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

Continue on PA 879

2.6 mi · 2 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

Continue on PA 879

4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

Continue on PA 879

0.7 mi · 47 sec · 1st Street

Continue on US 219

9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

Continue on US 219

0.6 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street

Continue on US 219; PA 36

1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

Continue on US 219

515 ft · 6 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Burnside McGee Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 219

2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on US 219

6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway

Turn left onto US 219

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 219

3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road

Continue on US 219

1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

Turn right onto US 219

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Crawford Avenue

Turn right onto US 219

346 ft · 4 sec · 40th Street

Continue on US 219

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bigler Avenue

Arrive at destination

US 219

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 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 49 miles or 59m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spangler, 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 221.8 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 110.9 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearfield, PA

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

Hazleton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsport, PA

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 139.4 miles.

Arriving in Spangler, PA

The final approach into Spangler, 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 Spangler, 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

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...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 221.8

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

$36.77 one way

$73.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$40.27	$80.55
premium	$4.93	$43.02	$86.03
diesel	$5.61	$48.97	$97.94

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.5	0	$23.29	$10.65
Efficient EV	55.5	0	$19.41	$8.87
EV Truck/SUV	88.7	1	$31.05	$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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Friday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spangler, PA

Late night in Spangler on Friday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Clearfield, PA

111 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 12m 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 Spangler, PA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 12m 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, Mahaffey Grampian Highway. 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 $36.77 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 12m 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 Spangler, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.

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