Trip from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA

Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

320.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA covers 320.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 $51.54 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

160.2 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 26m drive with frequent turns across 320.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 39 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lackawanna Avenue	0 mi	0m
Cedar Avenue	0 mi	0m
River Street	0 mi	0m
American Legion Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
I-80 West	0 mi	0m
Keystone Shortway	0 mi	0m
I 99 South	0 mi	0m
Jacksonville Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Lackawanna Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Wyoming Avenue

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

3

Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

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Continue on Cedar Avenue

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Turn left onto River Street

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Take the ramp right

7

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

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

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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

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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

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

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

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Continue straight

15

Continue on William Penn Highway

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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

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Continue on William Penn Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

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Merge slight right onto State Route 66

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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

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Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

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Continue on Memorial Boulevard

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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

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Turn slight right onto University Drive

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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield

29

Turn right onto Big Six Road

30

At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road

31

Continue on Morgantown Street

32

Continue on Morgantown Road

33

Turn right onto Home Street

34

Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

35

Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch

36

At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

37

Turn left onto Budapest Road

38

Continue on Budapest Road

39

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 160.2 miles from Scranton, PA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.2 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 320.4 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

160 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.2 mi from Scranton, PA

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.2 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$51.54	$103.08
midgrade	$4.60	$58.01	$116.03
premium	$4.95	$62.49	$124.98
diesel	$5.98	$75.43	$150.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA covers 320.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 160.2 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 $51.54 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.