Trip from Scranton, PA to Tipton, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, Jacksonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

177.1 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 11m ★

6 AM

3h 23m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 32m

12 PM

3h 29m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 46m

8 PM

3h 16m

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 Tipton, PA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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, Jacksonville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.5 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 177.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 177.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 17 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 98.5 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 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

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

6

133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

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

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...

6

158.1 mi into trip | ~3h in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...

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 Tipton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.

Altoona

158.1 mi in | ~3h | via I 99; US 220

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	98.5 mi	1h 47m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Jacksonville Road	24.2 mi	28m
I 99	16.7 mi	17m
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard	1.2 mi	1m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
Tipton Road	0.5 mi	1m
Cedar Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

11

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

Use the straight lane.

12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

17 mi · 17 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Tipton, Grazierville

14

At end of road, turn left onto US 220 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

15

Turn right onto Tipton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Tipton Road

16

Turn right onto Mainline Drive

22 ft · 1 sec · Mainline Drive

17

Arrive at destination

Mainline Drive

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 88.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 39 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tipton, 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 177.1 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 98.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carroll, PA

89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 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 98.5 miles.

Arriving in Tipton, PA

The final approach into Tipton, 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 Tipton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.6

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.36 one way

$58.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$32.16	$64.31
premium	$4.93	$34.35	$68.69
diesel	$5.61	$39.10	$78.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Pittston, Pennsylvania

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 5 Other: 3 Blink: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 EVgo: 1 InCharge: 1 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.1	$18.60	$8.50
Efficient EV	44.3	$15.50	$7.08
EV Truck/SUV	70.8	$24.79	$11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tipton, PA

Night in Tipton on Thursday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Carroll, PA

89 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

3h 23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Tipton, PA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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, Jacksonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $29.36 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 Tipton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.

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Trip from Scranton, PA to Tipton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tipton, PA

Nearby Places

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scranton, PA

Tipton, PA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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