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Snow Shoe, PA
Late night in Snow Shoe on Saturday
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1:09 AM
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Trip from Snow Shoe, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
148.8 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snow Shoe, PA
Lukas Blazek
Trip Overview
This 148.8-mile journey from Snow Shoe, PA to Scranton, PA takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a final stretch on River Street, this drive is well-suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $25 for this Northeast Pennsylvania to Northeast Pennsylvania route. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attentive navigation rather than a purely scenic cruise. With only one recommended stop, you can efficiently cover the distance.
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
74.4 miles from Snow Shoe, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 50m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly a turn-heavy local experience, despite 22% of it being highway. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 112 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a more consistent pace. However, as you transition to I-81 and then River Street, the nature of the road will likely shift, demanding more frequent adjustments and attention to local traffic patterns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; expect a more varied driving experience with moments of open road interspersed with more complex local navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 112 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near PA 144 / West Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 144 / West Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 113.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 148.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 144 / West Sycamore Street
Turn left onto PA 144 / West Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
113.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
148.2 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
148.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
148.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
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Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 112 mi | 2h 1m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Sycamore Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Sycamore Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beech Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 112 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snow Shoe, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 144
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
3
Continue on PA 144
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Sycamore Road
4
Turn right onto Beech Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Beech Creek Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
8
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
10
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
13
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
14
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, you have considerable flexibility with when to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion in more populated areas. You'll cover 148.8 miles with a $25 fuel estimate, so plan your refueling stops accordingly, perhaps before you leave Snow Shoe or after you've completed the longest 112-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Since it’s a single-day trip, you can afford to make spontaneous stops if needed, but keep an eye out for the transition from highway to local roads as you approach Scranton.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Snow Shoe, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Snow Shoe, 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 112 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Snow Shoe, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Snow Shoe, 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 112 miles.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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
$24.67 one way
$49.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.85 | $65.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
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
3 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
2h 50m 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 Snow Shoe, PA to Scranton, PA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Snow Shoe, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 144 / West Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 113.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 148.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Snow Shoe, PA to Scranton, 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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