Versailles, PA to Scranton, PA is 277.4 miles and takes about 5h 42m via Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some more local road conditions. Given its duration and distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey, making it a convenient option for getting between these two points efficiently.
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
138.7 miles from Versailles, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 277.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a 32% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant period of sustained driving. As you progress, the route transitions, presenting a mixed drive profile that keeps things interesting. You'll encounter sections that feel like a more traditional highway journey alongside parts that might be more akin to traveling on a significant state highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 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 84.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 277.4 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 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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84.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
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126.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|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.
6
130.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
143 mi into trip|~3h 9m 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
276.8 mi into trip|~5h 41m in|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 Versailles, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
84.4 mi in|~2h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi
1h 47m
I 99
57.2 mi
1h 4m
William Penn Highway
52.8 mi
1h 9m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
Lincoln Way
4.3 mi
7m
Mellon Road
2.1 mi
3m
Broadway Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Center Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Center Street
2
Turn slight left onto Ripple Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Ripple Road
3
Turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt
0.7 mi·1 min·Long Run Road
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
3.9 mi·7 min·Lincoln Way
5
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi·37 sec·Lincoln Way
6
Turn slight right onto US 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·Lincoln Highway
7
Turn slight left onto Center Highway
1.2 mi·2 min·Center Highway
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
9
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·Oak Street
10
Turn right onto PA 993
0.2 mi·16 sec·3rd Street
11
Continue on PA 993
2.0 mi·3 min·Broadway Street
12
Continue on PA 993
0.2 mi·17 sec·Main Street
13
Turn left onto PA 993
2.0 mi·3 min·Manor Harrison City Road
14
Turn right onto PA 130; PA 993
0.1 mi·17 sec·Harrison City-Jeannette Road
15
Turn left onto Harrison City Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Harrison City Road
16
Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Harrison City Export Road
17
Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Harrison City Road
18
Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Mellon Road
19
Turn right onto US 22
36 mi·50 min·William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 22
14 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
22
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
24
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi·44 min·I 99; US 220
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi·4 min·I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
26
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
27
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
28
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
30
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
32
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
35
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
36
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 42-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Versailles to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need fuel. The longest stretch of 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway means you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before embarking on that segment. This route is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time and how often you choose to pause along the way.
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 138.7 miles from Versailles, PA, or about 3h 4m 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 61 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.7 miles or 3h 4m 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 41m
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 Versailles, 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 Versailles, PA
This is one driving day of about 277.4 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Versailles, 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 138.7 mi from Versailles, PA
· 3h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Versailles, 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
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 57.4
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 57.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.99 one way
$91.98 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$50.37
$100.74
premium
$4.93
$53.80
$107.60
diesel
$5.61
$61.25
$122.49
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: 97.1 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
83.2
1
$29.13
$13.32
Efficient EV
69.4
0
$24.27
$11.10
EV Truck/SUV
111
1
$38.84
$17.75
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Versailles, PA
Late night
in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
12:09 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 42m 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 Versailles, PA to Scranton, PA covers 277.4 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.7 miles from Versailles, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.99 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 18 significant decision points across 277.4 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 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Versailles, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
