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Trip from Scranton, PA to Westfield, PA

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

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

163.2 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

Downtown Westfield, PA, PA

Westfield, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Westfield, PA covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.6 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m 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 3h 37m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 163.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mulberry Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Scranton, PA to Westfield, PA is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mulberry Street
North Scranton Expressway
I 81
US 6
Scranton Carbondale Highway
I 81 North
I 86
NY 352

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mulberry Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
3

Continue on North Scranton Expressway

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
5

Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

518 ft · 13 sec · US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
6

Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

230 ft · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

0.2 mi · 36 sec · I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
8

Merge slight left

54 mi · 1 hr 4 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

55 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 86: Corning
10

Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill

0.2 mi · 27 sec · NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
11

Keep slight left

102 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn left onto East Water Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Water Street
13

Turn left onto Madison Avenue

459 ft · 9 sec · Madison Avenue
14

Continue on Sly Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sly Street
15

Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
16

Turn left onto Clemens Center Parkway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Clemens Center Parkway
17

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 3 min
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

112 ft · 2 sec · the route
19

Exit the roundabout

1.3 mi · 1 min
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennsylvania Avenue

131 ft · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
21

Exit the roundabout onto Pennsylvania Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
22

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 37 sec
23

Turn right

253 ft · 4 sec
24

Continue on Hammond Creek Road

13 mi · 18 min · Hammond Creek Road
25

Turn right

3.1 mi · 5 min
26

Continue on County Route 115

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Route 115
27

Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

6.9 mi · 11 min · Lakeview Drive
28

At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 49

2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 49
29

Continue on East Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
30

Continue on Route 49

5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 49
31

Continue on East Main Street

6.4 mi · 11 min · East Main Street
32

Turn left onto Church Street

89 ft · 2 sec · Church Street
33

Arrive at your destination

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 81.6 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 48m 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 36 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.6 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westfield, 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 163.2 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 81.6 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 48m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

82 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

Kirkwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westfield, PA

The final approach into Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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

$27.06 one way

$54.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $29.63 $59.27
premium $4.93 $31.65 $63.30
diesel $5.61 $36.03 $72.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83
Efficient EV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53
EV Truck/SUV 65.3 0 $22.85 $10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Morning in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield, PA

Morning in Westfield on Saturday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

2 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

3h 37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Westfield, PA covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.6 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 $27.06 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Scranton, PA to Westfield, PA is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Scranton, PA to Westfield, 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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