Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Waterford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
304.8 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterford, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Waterford, PA covers 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 188.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.53 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
152.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 304.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 304.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 188.5 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
River Street
Turn left onto River Street
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
296.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 58m in
|
PA 97 / Perry Street
Turn left onto PA 97 / Perry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 188.5 mi | 3h 23m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| William Flinn Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Route 208 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| PA 36 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| PA-97 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Titusville Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North 1st Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 188.5 mi, about 3h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Waterford, 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
188 mi
·
3 hr 23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 322: Strattanville
11
Turn right onto US 322
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
12
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
14
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 322
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Avenue
16
Turn right onto PA 208
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North School Street
17
Continue on PA 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
18
Continue on PA 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
19
Continue on PA 36
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 36
20
Turn left onto US 62; PA 36
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
21
Turn right onto PA 36
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
22
Continue on PA 36
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
23
Continue on PA 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
24
Continue on PA 27
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
25
Continue on PA 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plank Road
26
Continue on PA 27
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto PA 8
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spring Street
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on PA 8
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 8
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
30
Continue on PA 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
31
Continue on PA 8
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
32
Continue on PA 8
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
33
Continue on US 6; PA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto PA 97
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Perry Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on PA 97
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Waterford Street
36
Continue on PA 97
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
PA-97
37
Enter roundabout onto US 19; PA 97
62 ft
·
0 sec
·
Route 19
38
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 19
39
Continue on US 19; PA 97
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
High Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 19; PA 97
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.5 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 67 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.4 miles or 2h 51m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterford, 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.
+
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 304.8 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 188.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.5 miles.
Arriving in Waterford, PA
The final approach into Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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
$50.53 one way
$101.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.34 | $110.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.11 | $118.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.30 | $134.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
| Efficient EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.9 | 1 | $42.67 | $19.51 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Waterford, PA
Afternoon in Waterford on Thursday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
16 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Waterford, PA covers 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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, William Flinn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.4 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 $50.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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.
The route from Scranton, PA to Waterford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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