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

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

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.

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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.

Start on PA 957

243 ft · 4 sec · Race Street

Continue on PA 957

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto PA 69

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Mechanic Street

Continue on PA 69

3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

Continue on PA 69

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Continue on PA 69

8.8 mi · 12 min · Jackson Run Road

Turn right onto US 62

2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 666 West

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 80

149 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue

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

Open the route before leaving Sugar Grove, 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 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

Clearfield, PA

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

Mount Joy, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, PA

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 check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.5

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.5

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 231.6

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

0.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 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.

15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | Hickory Street

Turn left onto Hickory Street

Navigation decision point

15.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Crescent Park

Turn left onto Crescent Park

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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.

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.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Weis Markets - Tesla Supercharger

Bellefonte, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SWTCH: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Sugar Grove, PA

Afternoon in Sugar Grove on Saturday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

4:33 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 with national parks nearby.

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Sugar Grove, PA to Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Farm Table Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Centre County Rest Area Eastbound

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Luzerne County Rest Area Northbound

Centre County Rest Area Westbound

Pilot Travel Center

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

Onvo Travel Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Rest Area

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

TA

TA

Rest Area

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sugar Grove, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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