The drive from Scranton, PA to Tarentum, PA covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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, North Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.4 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.04 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
138.9 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 277.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 180.4 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 26m 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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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
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215.5 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|PA 28 Truck
Take the exit onto PA 28 Truck toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
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276.2 mi into trip|~5h 23m in
Take the exit toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
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 Tarentum, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brookville along the way.
Brookville
215.5 mi in|~3h 59m|via PA 28 Truck
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
180.4 mi
3h 14m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
North Street
21.3 mi
29m
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi
29m
Allegheny Valley Expressway
18 mi
20m
Broad Street
1.2 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Bull Creek Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Tarentum, PA.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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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 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
180 mi·3 hr 14 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit onto PA 28 Truck
0.2 mi·33 sec·PA 28 Truck
Toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
11
Turn left onto PA 36; PA 28 Truck
19 mi·29 min·Allegheny Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 28
1.2 mi·1 min·Broad Street
13
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
21 mi·29 min·North Street
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
15
Continue on PA 28
18 mi·20 min·Allegheny Valley Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 14Toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
17
Turn left onto PA 366; Red Belt
0.8 mi·1 min·Bull Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 366; Red Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Ross Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·West 7th Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Street
194 ft·5 sec·East Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Street
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 138.9 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 61 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.9 miles or 2h 36m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarentum, 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 277.7 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 180.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.9 mi from Scranton, PA
· 2h 36m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.3
1
$29.16
$13.33
Efficient EV
69.4
0
$24.30
$11.11
EV Truck/SUV
111.1
1
$38.88
$17.77
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Morning
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tarentum, PA
Morning
in Tarentum on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Clearfield, PA
139 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
5 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 26m 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 Tarentum, PA covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.9 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 $46.04 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 5h 26m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Tarentum, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Brookville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
