Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Pittsfield, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
266.6 mi
429 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Pittsfield, PA covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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, US 219 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.20 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
133.3 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 266.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 266.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 148.3 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 16 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
6/10
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 266.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 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
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
183.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
5
200.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
|
US 219
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
Navigation decision point
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 Pittsfield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
Penfield
183.4 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 148.3 mi | 2h 40m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Warren Bypass | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| State Park Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.3 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Pittsfield, 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
148 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
12
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
13
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
14
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 219
16
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montmorenci Avenue
17
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Montmorenci Road
18
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
20
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
21
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 666
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
24
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
25
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
27
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 6
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Warren Bypass
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngsville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6; PA 27
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Turn left onto Prospect Street
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Prospect Street
32
Turn left onto Church Street
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Church Street
33
Turn right onto Center Street
25 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
34
Arrive at destination
Center Street
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 133.3 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 59 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 30m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsfield, 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.
+
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 266.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 148.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.3 mi from Scranton, PA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.3 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 148.3 miles.
Arriving in Pittsfield, PA
The final approach into Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, 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
$44.20 one way
$88.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $48.41 | $96.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $51.70 | $103.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.80 |
| Efficient EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.33 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.32 | $17.06 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pittsfield, PA
Afternoon in Pittsfield on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scranton, PA to Pittsfield, PA covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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, US 219. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.3 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 $44.20 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 266.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 Pittsfield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
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