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Trip from Trafford, PA to Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

270.7 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 18m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trafford, PA

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Trip Overview

This 270.7-mile journey from Trafford, PA, to Scranton, PA, is a solid day trip, typically taking about 5 hours and 31 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, with 33% of the drive on highways, making it a manageable solo adventure. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, this trip through Pennsylvania's Northeast region is budget-friendly. The route is designed for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Consider this a straightforward drive across the state, perfect for a quick transit or a scenic exploration without extensive planning.

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

135.3 miles from Trafford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 270.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, featuring stretches of both faster highway and more local road conditions. You'll cover 33% of the total distance on highways, providing opportunities for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 99.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This suggests a good balance between open-road driving and segments that might involve more varied speeds and road types as you move from the Trafford area toward Scranton.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

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 5h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trafford, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Forest Avenue — —
7th Street — —
Harrison City Road — —
Murrysville Road — —
Trafford Road — —
Mills Street — —
William Penn Highway — —
Admiral Peary Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Forest Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trafford, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Duquesne Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · Duquesne Avenue
2

Turn slight right onto Forest Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Forest Avenue
3

Turn right onto 7th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Street
4

Continue on Harrison City Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harrison City Road
5

Turn left onto Murrysville Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Murrysville Road
6

Continue on Trafford Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Trafford Road
7

Continue on Mills Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Mills Street
8

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

42 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway
9

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
10

Continue on William Penn Highway

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
11

Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
13

Merge slight left

41 mi · 44 min
14

Keep slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

12 mi · 14 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
16

Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
17

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
18

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
19

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
21

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
22

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
23

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
24

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
25

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour, 31-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Trafford, PA, will allow ample time to reach Scranton, PA, before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can be efficient with your breaks, perhaps planning a longer pause midway. Pay attention to the 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway; ensure you're comfortable with that distance between potential services. The $45 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer, especially when driving through the Northeast region during varying weather conditions.

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 135.3 miles from Trafford, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

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 60 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.3 miles or 2h 45m 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 31m

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 Trafford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Trafford, PA

This is one driving day of about 270.7 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Trafford, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.3 mi from Trafford, PA · 2h 45m into the drive

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, 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.

Popular next leg

Bellefonte, PA to Scranton, PA

138.8 mi · 2h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Oil City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from Trafford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 56
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 46.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.88 one way

$89.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.15 $98.30
premium $4.93 $52.50 $105.00
diesel $5.61 $59.77 $119.53

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: 94.7 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 81.2 1 $28.42 $12.99
Efficient EV 67.7 0 $23.69 $10.83
EV Truck/SUV 108.3 1 $37.90 $17.32

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 15, 2026

Origin

Trafford, PA

Late night in Trafford on Friday

Local time

5:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Friday

Local time

5:40 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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 31m 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 Trafford, PA to Scranton, PA covers 270.7 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Forest Avenue, 7th Street, Harrison City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.3 miles from Trafford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.88 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 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trafford, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Trafford, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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