Origin
Sugar Grove, PA
Afternoon in Sugar Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Grove, 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
5h 43m
Distance
270.2 mi
435 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Grove, PA
Jill Burrow
Trip Overview
The drive from Sugar Grove, PA to Scranton, PA covers 270.2 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 81, PA 948 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.80 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
135.1 miles from Sugar Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 148.6 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Hoovertown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.6 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 957
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Race Street
2
Continue on PA 957
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mechanic Street
4
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Run Road
5
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Run Road
7
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
8
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
9
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
10
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
11
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
19
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
22
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
23
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
24
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
25
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
26
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
27
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
28
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
29
Merge onto I 80
149 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
31
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
33
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
36
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
37
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
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 135.1 miles from Sugar Grove, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.1 miles or 3h 10m 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 43m
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 Sugar Grove, 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 Sugar Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 270.2 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Sugar Grove, 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 148.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 135.1 miles from Sugar Grove, 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 148.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 270 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Hickory Street
Turn left onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
235.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m 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
269.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 42m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
270 mi into trip
|
~5h 43m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.80 one way
$89.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $52.40 | $104.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.66 | $119.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.37 | $12.97 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.64 | $10.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.83 | $17.29 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 6 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
44°F
Clearfield, PA
135 mi in
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
15 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
5h 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
270.2 mi in 5h 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near Hickory Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 270.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 15.5 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 5h 43m. Total distance: 270.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Scranton, PA before the return drive.
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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