Origin
Swissvale, PA
Late night in Swissvale on Wednesday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Swissvale, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
276.6 mi
445 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
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6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swissvale, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 276.6-mile journey from Swissvale, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. You'll be covering ground primarily on the Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a portion on William Penn Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $46, this drive offers a mixed terrain experience. It's a manageable trip for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward transit through Pennsylvania.
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
138.3 miles from Swissvale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 35% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving interspersed with other road types. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 99.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. This highway share suggests a balance between efficient travel and more varied road conditions, so you won't be solely on monotonous interstate for the entire 5-hour trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 99.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Green Belt / South Braddock Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 276.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Green Belt / South Braddock Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 84.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.3 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Green Belt / South Braddock Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Green Belt / South Braddock Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
84.5 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
126.3 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
142.6 mi into trip
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~3h 5m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
7
276.4 mi into trip
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~5h 37m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Swissvale, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
84 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 99.3 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 57.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Braddock Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swissvale, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Columbia Avenue
59 ft
·
6 sec
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Columbia Avenue
2
Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Westmoreland Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Green Belt
512 ft
·
21 sec
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South Braddock Avenue
4
Continue on South Braddock Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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South Braddock Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
6
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
7.9 mi
·
10 min
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Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
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William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
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Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
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William Penn Highway
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
12
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi
·
44 min
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I 99; US 220
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
18
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
20
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
21
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.
22
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Swissvale in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the roughly 5.5-hour travel time to Scranton. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps during the longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer, less populated sections, as the estimated fuel cost is $46. Since this is a feasible one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but an early start ensures a relaxed arrival.
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 138.3 miles from Swissvale, PA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 2h 59m 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 36m
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 Swissvale, 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 Swissvale, PA
This is one driving day of about 276.6 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swissvale, 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 99.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.3 mi from Swissvale, PA · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 138.3 miles from Swissvale, 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 99.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.86 one way
$91.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.22 | $100.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.64 | $107.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.07 | $122.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.20 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.72 | $17.70 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
2:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 37m 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 Swissvale, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.3 miles from Swissvale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.86 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 276.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Green Belt / South Braddock Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 84.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.3 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Swissvale, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
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