Trip from Scranton, PA to White, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

281.9 mi

454 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 13m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 53m

10 AM

5h 35m

12 PM

5h 33m

3 PM

5h 37m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 18m

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 White, PA covers 281.9 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, I 99, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.74 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

141 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	98.5 mi	1h 47m
I 99	61.7 mi	1h 6m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	55.2 mi	1h 1m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Jacksonville Road	24.2 mi	28m
Buchanan Road	2.1 mi	5m
Helen School Road	1.5 mi	3m
Melcroft Road	1.1 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

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

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 99; US 220

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

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

55 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Route 31

Turn left onto State Route 2029

339 ft · 9 sec · State Route 2029

Continue on Helen School Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Helen School Road

Continue on Melcroft Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Melcroft Road

Turn right onto Buchanan Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Road

Arrive at destination

Buchanan Road

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 141 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 40m 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 62 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141 miles or 2h 40m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White, 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 281.9 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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.

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State College, PA

141 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.4

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.3

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 60.4

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 276.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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...

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,...

221.1 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

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

Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

276.6 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.74 one way

$93.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$51.19	$102.37
premium	$4.93	$54.67	$109.34
diesel	$5.61	$62.24	$124.48

Estimated Tolls: $7.18

Pennsylvania Turnpike (55.2 mi) $7.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Ruby Tuesday - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomsburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 IONNA: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 SWTCH: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.6	1	$29.60	$13.53
Efficient EV	70.5	0	$24.67	$11.28
EV Truck/SUV	112.8	1	$39.47	$18.04

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 18, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

4:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 3 to 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

White, PA

Afternoon in White on Saturday

Local time

4:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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 cooler 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 243

View on nps.gov

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 204.1

View on nps.gov

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 281.9

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Scranton, PA to White, PA covers 281.9 miles and takes about 5h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 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?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 281.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 133.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.1 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Scranton, PA and White, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.

Altoona

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

Pittsburgh

219.8 mi in | ~4h 7m

Harrisburg

219.8 mi in | ~4h 7m

Patp: Pittsburgh

220.9 mi in | ~4h 10m

About the Cities

Starting in Scranton, PA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 281.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scranton, PA to White, PA covers 281.9 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, I 99, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141 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 $46.74 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.

Between Scranton, PA and White, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

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.

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Trip from Scranton, PA to White, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scranton, PA

White, PA

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 26m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Flight 93 National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Scranton, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

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Where does this route get tricky?

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