Origin
Warren, PA
Afternoon in Warren on Thursday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
254.7 mi
410 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, PA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Warren, PA to Scranton, PA covers 254.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.23 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
127.4 miles from Warren, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 254.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 254.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 148.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hickory Bridge.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 254.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 219.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hickory Bridge
Turn left onto Hickory Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
219.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
7
254.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
254.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 148.6 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| 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 |
| Penfield Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.6 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 6 Business
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 6 Business
2
Continue on US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue West
3
Turn left onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
12
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
15
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
16
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
18
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
19
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
20
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
22
Merge onto I 80
149 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
24
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
26
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
29
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
30
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
31
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 127.4 miles from Warren, PA, or about 2h 56m 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 56 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.4 miles or 2h 56m 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 24m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, PA
This is one driving day of about 254.7 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Warren, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.4 mi from Warren, PA · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.4 miles from Warren, 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 148.6 miles.
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.
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
$42.23 one way
$84.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $46.25 | $92.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $49.40 | $98.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.23 | $112.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.66 | $16.30 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Clearfield, PA
127 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
1 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 21m 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 Warren, PA to Scranton, PA covers 254.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, PA 948. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.4 miles from Warren, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 254.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 219.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Warren, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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