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Trip from Scranton, PA to Gregg, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 3m

Distance

292.9 mi

471 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 50m ★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 55m

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

Downtown Gregg, PA, PA

Gregg, PA

Gonzalo Facello

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Gregg, PA covers 292.9 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.56 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

146.4 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

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 6h 3m. Total distance: 292.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 292.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Gregg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lackawanna Avenue
Cedar Avenue
River Street
American Legion Memorial Highway
I-80 West
Keystone Shortway
I 99 South
Jacksonville Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lackawanna Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Gregg, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
3

Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
5

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

0.7 mi · 1 min · I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
10

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

0.3 mi · 54 sec · I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
11

Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

34 mi · 36 min · I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
14

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 43 sec
15

Continue on William Penn Highway

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
16

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
17

Continue on William Penn Highway

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
18

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

19 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
19

Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

0.2 mi · 32 sec · PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
20

Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Carnegie
21

Continue on Jane Street

443 ft · 17 sec · Jane Street
22

Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
23

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
24

Continue on Noblestown Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
25

Turn left onto Nike Site Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Nike Site Road
26

Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gregg Station Road
27

Arrive at your destination

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 146.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.

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 64 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.4 miles or 3h 1m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gregg, 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 292.9 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 3h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altoona, PA

146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altoona, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gregg, PA

The final approach into Gregg, 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 Gregg, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.56 one way

$97.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.18 $106.37
premium $4.93 $56.80 $113.61
diesel $5.61 $64.67 $129.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.9 1 $30.75 $14.06
Efficient EV 73.2 0 $25.63 $11.72
EV Truck/SUV 117.2 1 $41.01 $18.75

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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

Late night in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

1:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gregg, PA

Late night in Gregg on Saturday

Local time

1:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

6 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 3m 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 Gregg, PA covers 292.9 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.4 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 $48.56 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 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Gregg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Scranton, PA to Gregg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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