Origin
Sugarcreek, PA
Morning in Sugarcreek on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sugarcreek, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
263.9 mi
425 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugarcreek, PA
Jack Pace
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 263.9-mile journey from Sugarcreek, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is designed for a single day of travel, estimated to take around 5 hours and 11 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and US Highway 322, with about 20% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is $44, and planning for one stop is recommended. This route offers a straightforward trip through Pennsylvania, suitable for those looking for a direct connection between these two Northeast locations without needing an overnight stay.
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
132 miles from Sugarcreek, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this 263.9-mile trip. While 20% of your journey will be on highways, much of it will involve navigating local roads, indicated by its "turn-heavy" nature. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 189 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant portion of uninterrupted driving. The road will likely transition between more open highway sections and more winding local routes as you progress toward Scranton.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 189 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 4.1 miles in near US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 322 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 322 / 8th Street
Turn left onto US 322 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
229.5 mi into trip
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~4h 27m 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
4
262.6 mi into trip
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~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
263.8 mi into trip
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~5h 10m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 189 mi | 3h 24m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| US Highway 322 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Twenty-Eighth Division Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Route 322 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Lakes To the Sea Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 189 mi, about 3h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugarcreek, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Causeway Drive
63 ft
·
2 sec
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Causeway Drive
2
Continue on Sugarcreek Drive
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Sugarcreek Drive
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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this road
4
Continue on Sugarcreek Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Sugarcreek Drive
5
Turn straight onto US 322
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
6
Continue on US 322
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Street
7
Turn right onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Meadville Pike
8
Continue on US 322
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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13th Street
9
Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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8th Street
11
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Lakes To the Sea Highway
12
Continue on US 322
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 322
13
Continue on US 322
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
14
Continue on US 322
12 mi
·
17 min
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US Highway 322
15
Continue on US 322
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Main Street
16
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
18
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on US 322
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
21
Merge onto I 80
189 mi
·
3 hr 24 min
·
Keystone Shortway
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
23
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route's 5-hour duration and 263.9-mile length, it's perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $44, you can easily complete this drive without extensive planning. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, especially when transitioning off the Keystone Shortway, as this suggests frequent changes in direction. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, particularly before embarking on the 189-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure a smooth journey.
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 132 miles from Sugarcreek, PA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 41m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sugarcreek, 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 Sugarcreek, PA
This is one driving day of about 263.9 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sugarcreek, 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 189 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132 mi from Sugarcreek, PA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Sugarcreek, 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 189 miles.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$43.75 one way
$87.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $51.18 | $102.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
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: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.95 | $16.89 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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 11m 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 Sugarcreek, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 263.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, US Highway 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132 miles from Sugarcreek, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.75 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 is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 322 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Sugarcreek, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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